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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Ostend is to bus via Dover which costs €65 - €120 and takes 17h 51m.

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 10m and costs €100 - €280.

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 17h 51m.

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 Central and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Scotland to Ostend?

The distance between Scotland and Ostend is 1127 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 which takes 9h 14m and costs €260 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m 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 Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Ostend?

The best way to get from Scotland to Ostend is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs €260 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 17h 51m.

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 6:19 AM in Scotland and 7:19 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Scotland to Ostend train arrive?

Scotland to Ostend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6320+ hotels available in Ostend.

Scotland to Ostend - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 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
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
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 / ...
9h 14m
€261–524
Bus via Dover
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
17h 51m
€69–115
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 Edinburgh Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
6h 10m
€101–272
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814
18h 16m
€112–248
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
€153–258
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 45m
€79–219
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ABZ - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 37m
€145–348
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 50m
€115–291
Fly Glasgow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GLA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 39m
€113–305
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane INV - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
8h 12m
€145–371

Scotland to Ostend by train and foot

51Weekly Services

9h 14mAverage Duration

€261Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,127.2 km
Duration: 9h 14m

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You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Ostende via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 14m. 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 17h 51m.

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