What is the cheapest way to get from Ostend to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Brighton is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 11h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ostend to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Brighton is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 31m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at St Peter's Church via Bruges, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Brighton via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Ostend to Brighton?

The distance between Ostend and Brighton is 357 miles.

How do I travel from Ostend to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Ostend to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £95 - £330.

How long does it take to get from Ostend to Brighton?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Ostend to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Brighton bus from?

Ostend to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Brighton train from?

Ostend to Brighton train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to Brighton?

The best way to get from Ostend to Brighton is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £95 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 11h 22m.

Where does the Ostend to Brighton bus arrive?

Ostend to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.

What is the time difference between Ostend and Brighton?

Brighton is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 11:29 PM in Ostend and 10:29 PM in Brighton.

Where does the Ostend to Brighton train arrive?

Ostend to Brighton train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1739+ hotels available in Brighton.

Ostend to Brighton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 6 ways to get from Ostend to Brighton by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
5h 41m
£95–329
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Calaisbus 814
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 814 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
11h 22m
£29–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus 814 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
10h 54m
£43–128
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Brightoncar
3h 27m
Bus, train via Hove
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus 814 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Hovetrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
11h 9m
£43–123
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ostend to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Brightoncar
4h 31m
£62–86

Ostend to Brighton by train

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Distance: 354.8 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Ostende to Brighton via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to St Peter's Church via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Calais, and London Victoria in around 11h 22m.

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