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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Ramsgate is to drive and car ferry which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Ramsgate is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 4m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Ramsgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Ramsgate. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Harbour via Bruges and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Ramsgate?

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

How far is it from Ostend to Ramsgate?

The distance between Ostend and Ramsgate is 389 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Ramsgate without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £100 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Ostend to Ramsgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Ramsgate bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ostend to Ramsgate train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Ramsgate?

The best way to get from Ostend to Ramsgate is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £100 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 13h 52m.

Where does the Ostend to Ramsgate bus arrive?

Ostend to Ramsgate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Ostend and Ramsgate?

Ramsgate is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 5:10 AM in Ostend and 4:10 AM in Ramsgate.

Where does the Ostend to Ramsgate train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ramsgate?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Ramsgate.

Ostend to Ramsgate - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 81 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Ostend to Ramsgate by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car ferry, 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.

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 / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ramsgate
5h 46m
£107–358
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Harbour022
13h 52m
£43–99
Train, bus, line 81 bus
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-DampoortIc
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Dover
3. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Guildhall81 / ...
7h 57m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3h 4m
£48–67
Train, bus, line 81 bus via Ghent
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Dover
3. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Guildhall81 / ...
8h 3m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Ramsgate
2h 23m

Ostend to Ramsgate by train

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5h 46mAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 387.1 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Ramsgate via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Harbour via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, and London Victoria in around 13h 52m.

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