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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Ostend takes 10h 20m and the fastest train takes 8h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Ostend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 20m
Duration
999 km
Distance
€318
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
9h 16m
€270–405

Edinburgh to Ostend train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Ostend at 12:12 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 10h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h 3m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)15h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 33m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 4m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 33m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 33m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 4m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 33m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 33m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 4m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 33m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 33m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 4m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 33m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 33m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 4m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 33m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 35m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 42m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 42m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 12m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Ostend? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 998.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ostende via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 9h 16m.

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