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

The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Ostend is to bus which costs €13 - €20 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 18m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Whitstable and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitstable to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Harbour Street and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Bus Station, Dover, Ghent Dampoort and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Whitstable and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Whitstable and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Whitstable to Ostend?

The distance between Whitstable and Ostend is 579 km.

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

The best way to get from Whitstable to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs €110 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Whitstable to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Ostend bus from?

Whitstable to Ostend bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Ostend train from?

Whitstable to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.

Train or bus from Whitstable to Ostend?

The best way to get from Whitstable to Ostend is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs €110 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €20 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Whitstable to Ostend bus arrive?

Whitstable to Ostend bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Whitstable and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Whitstable. It is currently 4:33 AM in Whitstable and 5:33 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Whitstable to Ostend train arrive?

Whitstable to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6088+ hotels available in Ostend.

Whitstable to Ostend - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 6 ways to get from Whitstable to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 Whitstable to London St Pancras Intl
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 38m
€118–425
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Bruges826 / ...
8h 45m
€14–20
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc / ...
6h 43m
€16–21
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Whitstable to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
2h 21m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London VictoriaRamsgate - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
11h 4m
€58–129
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Whitstable to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
3h 18m
€56–77

Whitstable to Ostend by train

56Weekly Trains

5h 38mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 578.6 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Whitstable, England and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Whitstable to Ostende via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Street to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Bus Station, Pencester Road, Dover, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 8h 45m.

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