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

The cheapest way to get from Ramsgate to Ostend is to car ferry and drive which costs €25 - €80 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ramsgate to Ostend is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €25 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Ramsgate and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Ramsgate to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Ramsgate and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Ramsgate to Ostend?

The distance between Ramsgate and Ostend is 228 km.

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

The best way to get from Ramsgate to Ostend without a car is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 5h 4m and costs €120 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Ramsgate to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ramsgate to Ostend train from?

Ramsgate to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ramsgate station.

Train or bus from Ramsgate to Ostend?

The best way to get from Ramsgate to Ostend is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 5h 4m and costs €120 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €340 and takes 5h 37m.

What is the time difference between Ramsgate and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Ramsgate. It is currently 9:23 AM in Ramsgate and 10:23 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Ramsgate to Ostend train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Ramsgate to Ostend?

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 3270+ hotels available in Ostend.

Ramsgate to Ostend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Ramsgate to Ostend by bus, train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, train, 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.

Bus, line 30 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus N814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende Gouwelozestraatbus 30
5h 4m
€122–149
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
3h 13m
€26–75
Train
1. Take the train from Ramsgate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
5h 37m
€193–338
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Ostendetrain Ic
6h 8m
€41–66
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ramsgate to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
2h 23m

Ramsgate to Ostend by train

56Weekly Trains

5h 37mAverage Duration

€193Cheapest Price

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Distance: 227.7 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a vehicle from Ramsgate to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ramsgate to Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 37m.

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