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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Preston is to train and bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 14h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Preston is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £110 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Bus Station via Bruges, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Preston. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Preston via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Brussel-Zuid and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Ostend to Preston?

The distance between Ostend and Preston is 514 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Preston without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £110 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Ostend to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ostend to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Preston?

The best way to get from Ostend to Preston is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £110 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 14h 53m.

Where does the Ostend to Preston bus arrive?

Ostend to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.

What is the time difference between Ostend and Preston?

Preston is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 11:58 PM in Ostend and 10:58 PM in Preston.

Where does the Ostend to Preston train arrive?

Ostend to Preston train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2151+ hotels available in Preston.

Ostend to Preston - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Ostend to Preston by train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.
4. Take the train from London Euston to Preston
6h 57m
£113–398
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-DampoortIc
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Bradford
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Preston
14h 47m
£38–82
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to PrestonLondon Euston - Preston / ...
12h 16m
£85–286
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Preston
6h 31m
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
6h 57m
£82–205
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Calais814
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
14h 53m
£41–99
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Preston
7h 32m
£118–169
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)AMS - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
7h 48m
£76–281
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
2. Take the bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi Airport
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)CRL - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
7h 48m
£59–182
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Liverpool (LPL)AMS - LPL
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
8h 22m
£99–313
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)AMS - LBA
4. Take the train from Leeds to Preston
9h 31m
£107–345

Ostend to Preston by train and foot

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6h 57mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 511 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Preston via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Bruxelles-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, London St. Pancras Int., and London Euston in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Bus Station via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Calais, and London Victoria in around 14h 53m.

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