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

The cheapest way to get from Ramsgate to Ostend is to bus and train which costs €28 - €40 and takes 6h 3m.

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 8m and costs €55 - €80.

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 Leopold Street and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Guildhall, Dover, Ghent Dampoort and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

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 42m.

How far is it from Ramsgate to Ostend?

The distance between Ramsgate and Ostend is 623 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 train which takes 5h 42m and costs €100 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m 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 Stagecoach South East, depart from Guildhall 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 train which takes 5h 42m and costs €100 - €410. Alternatively, you can line 81 bus and bus, which costs and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Ramsgate to Ostend bus arrive?

Ramsgate to Ostend bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Pencester Road station.

What is the time difference between Ramsgate and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Ramsgate. It is currently 9:37 AM in Ramsgate and 10:37 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 5836+ hotels available in Ostend.

Ramsgate to Ostend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

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

Train
best
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 42m
€102–406
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Ostendetrain Ic
6h 3m
€29–40
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
3h 8m
€55–75
Line 81 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Guildhall to Pencester Roadbus 81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Brugesbus 826 / ...
9h 42m
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

53Weekly Trains

5h 42mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 622.7 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Ramsgate to Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leopold Street to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Guildhall, Pencester Road, Dover, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 9h 42m.

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