The average train between Portsmouth and Ostend takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Portsmouth and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Ostend at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 24m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Ostend station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
Portsmouth to Ostend train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Ostend train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Portsmouth to Ostend train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Ostend is 284.9 km. The road distance is 608 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Ostende via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 12m.