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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Ostend is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 11h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 42m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Ostende via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Reading to Ostend?

The distance between Reading and Ostend is 547 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €120 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Reading to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Ostend bus from?

Reading to Ostend bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Ostend train from?

Reading to Ostend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Ostend?

The best way to get from Reading to Ostend is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €120 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 11h 46m.

Where does the Reading to Ostend bus arrive?

Reading to Ostend bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 7:22 PM in Reading and 8:22 PM in Ostend.

Where does the Reading to Ostend train arrive?

Reading to Ostend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6125+ hotels available in Ostend.

Reading to Ostend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Ostend by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, 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 Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
5h 16m
€128–394
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham JunctionReading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
10h 22m
€56–149
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
3h 33m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
11h 46m
€73–136
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
4h 42m
€82–115

Reading to Ostend by train and subway

56Weekly Services

5h 16mAverage Duration

€128Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Ostend.

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Distance: 547.2 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Ostende via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 11h 46m.

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