Margate to Ostend Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Margate and Ostend takes 6h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Margate 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.

6h 57m
Duration: 632 km
Distance: €262
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
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5h 54m

€214–378

Margate to Ostend train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Margate and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Ostend at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:49 PM → 8:17 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
2:49 PM → 10:17 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
3:44 PM → 11:17 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
5:49 PM → 12:19 AM
Arrives next day
5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:46 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 29m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 3:15 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
9:49 AM → 5:15 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:49 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
2:49 PM → 10:15 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:15 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 4:17 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 8:17 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:15 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 4:17 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 8:17 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:15 AM → 2:15 PM
6h • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:15 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 4:17 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 8:17 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Margate 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.