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 €65 - €180 and takes 18h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Ostend is to fly and bus and train which takes 6h 43m and costs €75 - €200.

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 and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.

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 15m.

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 15m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m 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 National Express, 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 15m and costs €140 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €180 and takes 18h 39m.

Where does the Scotland to Ostend bus arrive?

Scotland to Ostend bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Scotland and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 11:44 AM in Scotland and 12:44 PM 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.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6123+ hotels available in Ostend.

Scotland to Ostend - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Scotland to Ostend by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
9h 15m
€149–597
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London VictoriaUkxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
19h 29m
€65–177
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London EustonGlasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
13h 31m
€99–341
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
9h 16m
Fly Glasgow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GLA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
7h 53m
€93–224
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals595 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
18h 39m
€68–177
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
10h 23m
€180–256
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)EDI - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
6h 43m
€77–199
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 39m
€100–319
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ABZ - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 37m
€132–398
Fly Glasgow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)GLA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 31m
€100–334
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)INV - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 57m
€153–398

Scotland to Ostend by train and foot

56Weekly Services

9h 15mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,127.2 km
Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Scotland and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Ostende via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 18h 39m.

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