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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Ostend is to bus via Newport which costs €50 - €140 and takes 14h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 9m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Queensway Q1, London Victoria and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Ostende via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Swansea to Ostend?

The distance between Swansea and Ostend is 795 km.

How do I travel from Swansea to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Swansea to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Ostend bus from?

Swansea to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Ostend train from?

Swansea to Ostend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Ostend?

The best way to get from Swansea to Ostend is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Newport, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Swansea to Ostend bus arrive?

Swansea to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Queensway Q1 station.

What is the time difference between Swansea and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Swansea. It is currently 8:58 AM in Swansea and 9:58 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Swansea to Ostend train arrive?

Swansea to Ostend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6047+ hotels available in Ostend.

Swansea to Ostend - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Swansea 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 Swansea to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
7h 33m
€135–531
Bus via Newport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Queensway Q1
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
14h 40m
€51–133
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
12h 10m
€95–272
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swansea to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
6h
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgend
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
9h 1m
€102–296
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
15h 7m
€57–145
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swansea to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
7h 9m
€123–173
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
8h 13m
€151–443
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
5. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
9h 13m
€103–350
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgend
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
8h 58m
€119–416

Swansea to Ostend by bus and foot

106Weekly Services

14h 40mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 795.2 km
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Swansea to Ostende via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Queensway Q1, London Victoria, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 14h 40m.

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