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 €30 - €40 and takes 6h 10m.

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 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 - €420.

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 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 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs €50 - €60 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the time difference between Ramsgate and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Ramsgate. It is currently 5:45 AM in Ramsgate and 6:45 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.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6039+ 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 Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
5h 42m
€108–418
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc
6h 10m
€31–37
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Ostend
3h 8m
€55–75
Bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to BrugesN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende Gouwelozestraat30
6h 18m
€50–59
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ramsgate to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
2h 22m

Ramsgate to Ostend by train

56Weekly Trains

5h 42mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest 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 train from Ramsgate to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Dover Priory, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 6h 18m.

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