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The average train between Portsmouth and Ostend takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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.

7h 12m
Duration
493 km
Distance
€171
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain 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 / ...
7h 1m
€147–258

Portsmouth to Ostend train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Portsmouth and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Ostend at 2:12 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 18m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 28m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 29m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 28m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 32m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 18m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 28m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 32m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 18m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 28m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 32m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 18m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 28m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 32m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 18m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 28m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 31m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 23m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 21m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 35m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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: 492.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Ostende via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 7h 1m.

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