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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to England is to bus which costs £25 - £55 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to England is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 10m and costs £140 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and England?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to England. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Horse Guards Parade via Bruges and Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and England?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to England. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at London St Pancras Intl via Courtrai and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Ostend to England?

The distance between Ostend and England is 228 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to England without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 51m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Ostend to England, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to England bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ostend to England train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to England?

The best way to get from Ostend to England is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Ostend to England bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ostend and England?

England is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 10:45 AM in Ostend and 9:45 AM in England.

Where does the Ostend to England train arrive?

Ostend to England train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.

Where can I stay near England?

There are 21911+ hotels available in England.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ostend to England by bus, train, train (Eurostar), car, car train, or car ferry

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ostend - Coach Parking to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3h 51m
£73–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus N814
10h 20m
£26–51
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4h 46m
£81–152
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar
3h 10m
£146–160
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ostend to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Londoncar
4h 13m
£39–96

Ostend to England by bus and train

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Distance: 226.7 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and England?

You can take a train from Ostende to Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and St Pancras International Station in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to London Victoria once daily. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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