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 £14 - £21 and takes 8h 53m.

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 54m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Bruges, Gent-Dampoort and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

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 49m.

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 and bus which takes 5h 44m and costs £16 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Ostend to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Folkestone bus from?

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

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 49m and costs £85 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus via Ghent, which costs £15 - £22 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Ostend to Folkestone bus arrive?

Ostend to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Ostend and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 3:02 AM in Ostend and 2:02 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?

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

There are 6 ways to get from Ostend to Folkestone by car, car ferry, train, bus, train (Eurostar), 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 54m
£45–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Doverbus 814 / ...
8h 53m
£15–21
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Doverbus Michalovce
5h 44m
£16–21
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 49m
£87–314
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
1h 44m
Bus via Ghent
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Ghent Dampoortbus 826 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Doverbus Michalovce
7h 54m
£16–22

Ostend to Folkestone by train

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5h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 94.8 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Folkestone Central station via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Ghent Dampoort, Gent-Dampoort, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 7h 54m.

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