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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Ostend is to train and bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 14h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Ostend is to train and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs €95 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Preston to Ostend?

The distance between Preston and Ostend is 821 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €150 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Preston to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Ostend bus from?

Preston to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Ostend train from?

Preston to Ostend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Ostend?

The best way to get from Preston to Ostend is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €150 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 16h 18m.

Where does the Preston to Ostend bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Preston and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 11:09 PM in Preston and 12:09 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Preston to Ostend train arrive?

Preston to Ostend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6093+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Preston to Ostend by train (Eurostar), 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 Preston to London Euston
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 / ...
6h 44m
€154–570
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Take the bus from Bradford to Gent-Dampoort
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc / ...
14h 30m
€44–93
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
10h 54m
€102–330
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
6h 34m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 40m
€96–234
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London VictoriaUk030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
16h 18m
€59–122
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
7h 41m
€134–189
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
5. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
7h 10m
€72–207
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
8h 19m
€88–344
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
9h 17m
€119–408
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
8h 21m
€113–362

Preston to Ostend by train and foot

56Weekly Services

6h 44mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 821 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Ostende via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 16h 18m.

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