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

The cheapest way to get from York to Ostend is to train and bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 12h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 16m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct train between York and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from York to Ostend. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from York to Ostend?

The distance between York and Ostend is 672 km.

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

The best way to get from York to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €85 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from York to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Ostend bus from?

York to Ostend bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Low Ousegate station.

Where do I catch the York to Ostend train from?

York to Ostend train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Ostend?

The best way to get from York to Ostend is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €85 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 52m.

Where does the York to Ostend bus arrive?

York to Ostend bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

What is the time difference between York and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of York. It is currently 5:35 AM in York and 6:35 AM in Ostend.

Where does the York to Ostend train arrive?

York to Ostend train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from York to Ostend?

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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York to Ostend - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between York and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Low Ousegate and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Leeds City Bus Station, London Victoria, Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.

There are 9 ways to get from York 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 York to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Courtrai to OstendeIc / ...
7h 21m
€86–442
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from York to Sheffield
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoort
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc
12h 57m
€45–70
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from York to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
6h 8m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
7h 24m
€108–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrance843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dover to Bruges814
14h 52m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from York to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
7h 16m
€125–176
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
8h 1m
€82–227
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from York to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 55m
€115–386
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
8h 56m
€110–357

York to Ostend by train and foot

76Weekly Services

7h 21mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 672.2 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from York to Ostende via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Low Ousegate to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Leeds City Bus Station, London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 14h 52m.

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