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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £45 - £210 and takes 16h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Edinburgh is to drive and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs £90 - £230.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Ostend to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ostend and Edinburgh is 582 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs £220 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Ostend to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ostend to Edinburgh is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs £220 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £210 and takes 16h 40m.

What is the time difference between Ostend and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 5:02 PM in Ostend and 4:02 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Ostend to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Ostend to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Ostend to Edinburgh by car, plane, train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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.

Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Drive from Ostend to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
5h 1m
£95–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Calaisbus 814
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
16h 40m
£48–206
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 King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 46m
£222–367
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Sheffieldbus
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
16h 28m
£170–243
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
9h 33m
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRU - EDI
6h 27m
£82–225
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Drive from Ostend to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane AMS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 56m
£115–287
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CRL - EDI
6h 36m
£71–197
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 Edinburghcar
10h 39m
£128–196

Ostend to Edinburgh by train

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8h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 578.4 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ostende to Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ostende to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bruges, Bruges, Calais, and London Victoria in around 16h 40m.

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