What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Ostend is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 10h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 15m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Ostende via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Ostend?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Ostend is 555 km.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €100 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Ostend?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Ostend train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Ostend train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Ostend?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Ostend is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €100 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 10h 31m.

What is the time difference between Southend-on-Sea and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Southend-on-Sea. It is currently 11:19 AM in Southend-on-Sea and 12:19 PM in Ostend.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Ostend train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Ostend train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6091+ hotels available in Ostend.

Southend-on-Sea to Ostend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street
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 / ...
5h 30m
€107–362
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Bruges826 / ...
10h 31m
€21–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West HamShoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
9h 51m
€49–110
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
3h 8m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
4h 15m
€74–103

Southend-on-Sea to Ostend by train and subway

56Weekly Services

5h 30mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 555.4 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Ostende via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chichester Road to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Bus Station, Basildon, Upminster, Upminster, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 10h 31m.

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