What is the cheapest way to get from Port of Dover to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Port of Dover to Ostend is to bus and line 30 bus which costs €16 - €21 and takes 4h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port of Dover to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Port of Dover to Ostend is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €17 - €25.

Is there a direct bus between Port of Dover and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Port of Dover to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Port of Dover and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Port of Dover to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Port of Dover to Ostend?

The distance between Port of Dover and Ostend is 161 km.

How do I travel from Port of Dover to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Port of Dover to Ostend without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €17 - €25.

How long does it take to get from Port of Dover to Ostend?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Port of Dover to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port of Dover to Ostend bus from?

Port of Dover to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Port of Dover to Ostend train from?

Port of Dover to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Port of Dover to Ostend?

The best way to get from Port of Dover to Ostend is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €17 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €410 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Port of Dover to Ostend bus arrive?

Port of Dover to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

Where does the Port of Dover to Ostend train arrive?

Port of Dover to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6095+ hotels available in Ostend.

Port of Dover to Ostend - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 30 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Port of Dover to Ostend by bus or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Bruges814 / ...
3h 35m
€17–25
Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to BrugesN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende Gouwelozestraat30
4h 33m
€16–21
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
5h 30m
€125–402
Bus, line 30 bus via Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Bruges814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende Gouwelozestraat30
4h 43m
€16–21

Port of Dover to Ostend by bus and train

101Weekly Services

3h 35mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.7 km
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Port of Dover, England and Ostend, Belgium?

FlixBus operates a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Bruges hourly. Tickets cost €13–18 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dover Priory to Ostende via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 5h 30m.

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