Folkestone to Ostend Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Ostend takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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.

5h 31m
Duration: 598 km
Distance: €245
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...

5h 21m

€202–350

Folkestone to Ostend train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Folkestone and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Ostend at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:56 PM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day
5h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:54 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:17 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 4:17 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 6:00 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:54 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:17 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 4:17 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 6:00 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:54 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:17 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 4:17 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 6:00 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:54 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:17 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 4:17 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 6:00 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:54 AM → 12:17 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:17 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 4:17 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 6:00 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:56 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
1:58 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone 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.