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 4m.

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 6m and costs €100 - €240.

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 4m.

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, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

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 10m and costs €150 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m 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 10m and costs €150 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €180 and takes 18h 4m.

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 11:42 PM in Scotland and 12:42 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Scotland to Ostend train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6074+ 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 Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
9h 10m
€156–582
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London VictoriaUk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
20h 54m
€66–172
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London EustonGlasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
14h 4m
€103–338
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 17m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 6m
€103–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals595 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
18h 4m
€68–172
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
€184–260
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 Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 41m
€78–212
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 40m
€105–329
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 32m
€143–405
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 29m
€110–354
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
€163–428

Scotland to Ostend by train and foot

56Weekly Services

9h 10mAverage Duration

€156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,127.5 km
Duration: 9h 10m

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You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Ostende via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 9h 10m. 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 4m.

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