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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Ostend is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 18h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 6h 32m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Ostende via Edinburgh Waverley, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from Scotland to Ostend?

The distance between Scotland and Ostend is 1189 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Ostend without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 9h 49m and costs €290 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Scotland to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Ostend bus from?

Scotland to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Ostend train from?

Scotland to Ostend train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Ostend?

The best way to get from Scotland to Ostend is to train via Brussels which takes 9h 49m and costs €290 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 18h 14m.

Where does the Scotland to Ostend bus arrive?

Scotland to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Scotland and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 11:42 PM in Scotland and 12:42 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Scotland to Ostend train arrive?

Scotland to Ostend train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 5833+ hotels available in Ostend.

Scotland to Ostend - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Scotland to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
9h 49m
€292–474
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus 814
18h 14m
€61–105
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
9h 22m
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
6h 32m
€94–246
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
10h 14m
€132–544
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Ostendetrain Ic
19h 37m
€77–98
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
10h 34m
€182–259
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
6h 43m
€66–191

Scotland to Ostend by train

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9h 49mAverage Duration

€292Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,188.8 km
Duration: 9h 49m

What companies run services between Scotland and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Ostende via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 18h 14m.

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