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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Kent is to bus which costs £18 - £25 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Kent is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 17m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Kent. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Dickley Wood via Bruges, Gent-Dampoort, Waterfront Bus Station and Earl Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Kent. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Lenham via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Ostend to Kent?

The distance between Ostend and Kent is 370 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Kent without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £100 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Ostend to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Kent bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ostend to Kent train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Kent?

The best way to get from Ostend to Kent is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £100 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs £40 - £55 and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Ostend to Kent bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ostend and Kent?

Kent is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 1:03 PM in Ostend and 12:03 PM in Kent.

Where does the Ostend to Kent train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1079+ hotels available in Kent.

Ostend to Kent - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 6 ways to get from Ostend to Kent by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, 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 London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 50m
£101–338
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Ghent Dampoortbus 826 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Chathambus Michalovce
10h 2m
£19–25
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Doverbus 814 / ...
9h 48m
£45–54
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Kentcar
2h 13m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus 814 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
11h 19m
£44–143
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 Kentcar
3h 17m
£51–70

Ostend to Kent by train

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5h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 367.5 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Lenham via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Dover twice daily. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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