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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Colchester is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Colchester is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 33m and costs £70 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Coach Stop via Bruges, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Ostend to Colchester?

The distance between Ostend and Colchester is 357 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £100 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Ostend to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Colchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ostend to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Colchester?

The best way to get from Ostend to Colchester is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £100 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Ostend to Colchester bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ostend and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 1:52 AM in Ostend and 12:52 AM in Colchester.

Where does the Ostend to Colchester train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1017+ hotels available in Colchester.

Ostend to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

Q: Is there a direct train between Ostend and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Colchester via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

There are 5 ways to get from Ostend to Colchester by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Colchester
5h 16m
£105–346
Bus
cheapest
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 Coach Stop816
10h 50m
£45–89
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchester
3h 31m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
11h 7m
£51–124
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 Colchester
4h 33m
£70–99

Ostend to Colchester by train and subway

65Weekly Services

5h 16mAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 355.3 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Colchester 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 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Coach Stop via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Calais, and London Victoria in around 10h 50m.

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