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How to get fromOstend to Brightonby bus, train, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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

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  1. Bus, train via Lille

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ostend - Coach Parking to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St. Pancras Int.train train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train
    5h 27m
    £59–123

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ostend to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Brightoncar car
    4h 33m
    £39–96

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus bus N814
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain train London Victoria - Brighton
    11h 13m
    £52–103

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Brightoncar car
    3h 29m
    £146–160

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train
    5h 40m
    £134–302

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus bus N814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Preston Circusbus bus 025
    13h 10m
    £42–83

Ostend to Brighton by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Preston Circus via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, and London Victoria in around 13h 10m.

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