What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Ostend is to bus via Dover which costs €40 - €65 and takes 12h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Ostend is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 54m and costs €210 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Jennens Road and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Ostend?

The distance between Birmingham and Ostend is 552 km.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €150 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Ostend?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Birmingham to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Ostend bus from?

Birmingham to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Ostend train from?

Birmingham to Ostend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Ostend?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Ostend is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €150 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Birmingham to Ostend bus arrive?

Birmingham to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Birmingham and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 5:04 PM in Birmingham and 6:04 PM in Ostend.

Where does the Birmingham to Ostend train arrive?

Birmingham to Ostend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Ostend?

Book your Birmingham to Ostend train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6175+ hotels available in Ostend.

Birmingham to Ostend - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Birmingham to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
6h 39m
€153–294
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus
12h 5m
€42–63
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Birmingham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
4h 54m
€210–243
Fly Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 4m
€105–347
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814
13h 10m
€46–77
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Birmingham to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
6h 2m
€104–198
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
7h 9m
€122–313
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
7h 13m
€147–417

Birmingham to Ostend by train and foot

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6h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 551.9 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Ostende via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 12h 5m.

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