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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Dover is to bus via Ghent which costs £15 - £40 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Dover is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Dover. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Dover Priory via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Ostend to Dover?

The distance between Ostend and Dover is 86 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Dover without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs £90 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Ostend to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Dover?

The best way to get from Ostend to Dover is to train which takes 6h and costs £90 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus via Ghent, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 6h 8m.

What is the time difference between Ostend and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 5:17 PM in Ostend and 4:17 PM in Dover.

Where does the Ostend to Dover train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Ostend to Dover?

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Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1082+ hotels available in Dover.

Ostend to Dover - 6 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, bus, and tram

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

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Ostend to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2h 41m
£37–63
Bus via Ghent
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Ghent Dampoortbus 826 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Doverbus Michalovce
6h 8m
£16–38
Train
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 Dover Priorytrain
6h
£92–288
Tram, car ferry
1. Take the tram from Oostende Station tramperron 1 to De Panne Stationtram Kt
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Port of Dovercarferry Dover to Dunkirk
8h 35m
£30–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Doverbus 814 / ...
7h 42m
£29–38
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2h 2m

Ostend to Dover by train

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Distance: 85.1 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Dover Priory via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ostende to Dover via Bruges, Bruges, Ghent Dampoort, and Gent-Dampoort in around 6h 8m.

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