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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Ireland is to train and bus and fly which costs €75 - €250 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Ireland is to train and bus and fly which takes 6h 49m and costs €65 - €300.

How far is it from Ostend to Ireland?

The distance between Ostend and Ireland is 932 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 45m and costs €250 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Ostend to Ireland, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ostend and Ireland?

Ireland is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 10:02 PM in Ostend and 9:02 PM in Ireland.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 715+ hotels available in Ireland.

Ostend to Ireland - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ostend to Ireland by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, 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, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
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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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRU - DUB
7h
€64–275
Train, ferry
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 Euston to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
13h 45m
€255–474
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Birminghambus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
19h 43m
€119–228
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ostend to Dunkirkcar
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Dublincar
26h 35m
€395–555
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Dublin 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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CRL - DUB
7h
€77–247
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Dublin 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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane AMS - DUB
7h 55m
€89–303
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cork 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 Cork Airport (ORK)plane AMS - ORK
7h 49m
€124–367
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Cork 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 Cork Airport (ORK)plane CRL - ORK
6h 49m
€67–291
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to George Best Belfast City 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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane AMS - BHD
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
9h 15m
€163–357
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
2. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Grand Canal Docktrain Ic
33h 30m
€377–524

Ostend to Ireland by train, foot, ferry, and tram

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13h 45mAverage Duration

€255Cheapest Price

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Distance: 932 km
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ostend to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Gand-Saint-Pierre, take the train to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, walk to Brussels Airport (BRU) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ostende to Spencer Dock via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 13h 45m.

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