What is the cheapest way to get from Ostend to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Southend-on-Sea is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 9h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ostend to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Southend-on-Sea is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 17m and costs £60 - £95.

How far is it from Ostend to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Ostend and Southend-on-Sea is 347 miles.

How do I travel from Ostend to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Ostend to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £95 - £350.

How long does it take to get from Ostend to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Ostend to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Southend-on-Sea train from?

Ostend to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to Southend-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Ostend to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £95 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 9h 22m.

What is the time difference between Ostend and Southend-on-Sea?

Southend-on-Sea is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 11:45 PM in Ostend and 10:45 PM in Southend-on-Sea.

Where does the Ostend to Southend-on-Sea train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

There are 849+ hotels available in Southend-on-Sea.

Ostend to Southend-on-Sea - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

Q: Is there a direct train between Ostend and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Southend Victoria via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

There are 5 ways to get from Ostend to Southend-on-Sea 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 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 Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria
5h 34m
£100–341
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Ghent Dampoort826 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to UpminsterMichalovce
9h 22m
£21–44
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Southend-on-Sea
3h 16m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London VictoriaN814 / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend CentralLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
11h 6m
£42–98
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 Southend-on-Sea
4h 17m
£64–93

Ostend to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

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5h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 344.9 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Ostende to Southend Victoria via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Southend Central via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Ghent Dampoort, Gent-Dampoort, Upminster, and Upminster in around 9h 22m.

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