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 €28 - €90 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ramsgate to Ostend is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 23m and costs €160 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Ramsgate and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Ramsgate 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 5h 1m.

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 227 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 1m and costs €120 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Ramsgate to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ramsgate to Ostend bus from?

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

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 1m and costs €120 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €390 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Ramsgate to Ostend bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ramsgate and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Ramsgate. It is currently 11:40 PM in Ramsgate and 12:40 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?

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Ramsgate to Ostend - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ramsgate to Ostend by bus, train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, or car train

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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 1m
€123–151
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
3h 9m
€29–85
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
€180–384
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ramsgate to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
2h 23m
€160–170

Ramsgate to Ostend by train

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5h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 227 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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 1m. 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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