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 €24 - €35 and takes 9h 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 16m 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 and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

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 31m and costs €95 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 31m and costs €95 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 9h 31m.

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

Ostend is 1h ahead of Southend-on-Sea. It is currently 1:22 AM in Southend-on-Sea and 2:22 AM 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 6121+ hotels available in Ostend.

Southend-on-Sea to Ostend - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 6 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 OstendeIc / ...
5h 31m
€99–383
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Bruges826 / ...
9h 31m
€24–35
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
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West HamShoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
10h 4m
€49–120
Train, bus via Dover
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Ham
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Bruges814
10h 19m
€38–71
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 16m
€73–102

Southend-on-Sea to Ostend by train and subway

56Weekly Services

5h 31mAverage Duration

€99Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Southend-on-Sea to Ostend.

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Distance: 555.1 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southend Central to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Upminster, Upminster, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 9h 31m.

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