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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Folkestone is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Folkestone is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 58m and costs £20 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Folkestone Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Ostend to Folkestone?

The distance between Ostend and Folkestone is 95 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £150 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Ostend to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Folkestone train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Ostend to Folkestone is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £150 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 49m.

What is the time difference between Ostend and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 4:53 AM in Ostend and 3:53 AM in Folkestone.

Where does the Ostend to Folkestone train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1267+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Ostend to Folkestone - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, bus

There are 5 ways to get from Ostend to Folkestone 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 58m
£21–62
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
5h 46m
£154–285
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Doverbus N814
7h 49m
£33–51
Tram, line 20 bus, line 17 bus, car ferry, line 104 bus
1. Take the tram from Oostende Station tramperron 1 to De Panne Stationtram Kt
2. Take the bus from Adinkerque Gare to Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunesbus 20
3. Take the bus from Dunkerque Gare to Loon Plage Cgmbus 17
4. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Port of Dovercarferry
5. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Folkestone Central stationbus 104 / ...
10h 11m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
1h 44m

Ostend to Folkestone by train

64Weekly Trains

5h 46mAverage Duration

£154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 94.7 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Folkestone Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Dover 6 times a week. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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