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 £55 - £210 and takes 18h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Edinburgh is to train and bus and fly which takes 6h 24m and costs £65 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bruges and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.

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 42m.

How far is it from Ostend to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ostend and Edinburgh is 696 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 42m and costs £230 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Ostend to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Edinburgh bus from?

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

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 42m and costs £230 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £210 and takes 18h 17m.

Where does the Ostend to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Ostend to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Ostend and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 2:24 PM in Ostend and 1:24 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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Ostend to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Ostend to Edinburgh by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, 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 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 42m
£230–386
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
18h 17m
£57–208
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
15h 7m
£139–231
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 30m
£82–231
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 26m
£169–253
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
£119–218
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 24m
£65–211
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
7h 14m
£95–255
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane AMS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 20m
£118–315

Ostend to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 692.1 mi
Duration: 8h 42m

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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, and London Victoria in around 18h 17m.

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