The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Ostend takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Ostend at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ostend. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Ostend station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ostend train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ostend train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Ostende station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ostend train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Ostend is 215.3 km. The road distance is 533 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 5m.