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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Ostend is to bus via Bristol which costs €50 - €150 and takes 16h 11m.

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 8m 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 London Victoria and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.

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, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

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 24m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m 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 National Express, 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 24m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 13h 49m.

Where does the Swansea to Ostend bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Swansea and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Swansea. It is currently 12:44 PM in Swansea and 1:44 PM 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 6062+ hotels available in Ostend.

Swansea to Ostend - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 8 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 Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
7h 24m
€147–514
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bristol Uni of West England to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
16h 11m
€54–141
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
12h 33m
€94–267
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
5h 59m
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 2m
€102–306
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 Bruges814 / ...
13h 49m
€55–140
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 8m
€125–176
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 22m
€101–353

Swansea to Ostend by train and subway

56Weekly Services

7h 24mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 795.4 km
Duration: 7h 24m

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, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 13h 49m.

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