The average train between London and Ostend takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 4 times a day between London and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Ostend at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 54m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from London 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.
No, there is no direct train from London to Ostend. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Ostend station via Brussel-Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
London to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.
London to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
The distance between London and Ostend is 640.3 km. The road distance is 775 km.
You can take a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Frankfurt via Brussel-Zuid, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 6h 28m.