What is the cheapest way to get from Ostend to Clacton-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Clacton-on-Sea is to bus and train which costs £50 - £140 and takes 12h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ostend to Clacton-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Clacton-on-Sea is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 51m and costs £70 - £110.

How far is it from Ostend to Clacton-on-Sea?

The distance between Ostend and Clacton-on-Sea is 375 miles.

How do I travel from Ostend to Clacton-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Ostend to Clacton-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs £100 - £360.

How long does it take to get from Ostend to Clacton-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Ostend to Clacton-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Clacton-on-Sea train from?

Ostend to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to Clacton-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Ostend to Clacton-on-Sea is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs £100 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 13h 44m.

What is the time difference between Ostend and Clacton-on-Sea?

Clacton-on-Sea is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 4:58 PM in Ostend and 3:58 PM in Clacton-on-Sea.

Where does the Ostend to Clacton-on-Sea train arrive?

Ostend to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Where can I stay near Clacton-on-Sea?

There are 899+ hotels available in Clacton-on-Sea.

Ostend to Clacton-on-Sea - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

Q: Is there a direct train between Ostend and Clacton-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

There are 5 ways to get from Ostend to Clacton-on-Sea 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 Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Clacton-on-Sea
6h 23m
£108–351
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Clacton-on-SeaLondon Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
12h 11m
£54–139
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Clacton-on-Sea
3h 50m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Calais814
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardinal Park Cinema816
13h 44m
£60–107
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Clacton-on-Sea
4h 51m
£73–104

Ostend to Clacton-on-Sea by train and subway

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6h 23mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 373 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Clacton-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Ostende to Clacton-on-Sea via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Railway Station via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Calais, London Victoria, Cardinal Park Cinema, Ipswich, Manningtree, and Station in around 13h 44m.

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