There are 8 ways to get from Bridgend 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- Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
8h 10m€198–333Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 509 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus
13h 44m€58–95Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bridgend to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
5h 41m€219–257Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport, train
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CWL - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
8h 47m€126–315Train, bus
- Take the train from Bridgend to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus
13h 57m€110–222Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Bridgend to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
6h 49m€115–214Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 49m€141–448Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
- Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
7h 45m€188–499
Bridgend to Ostend by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Ostend is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 13h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Ostend is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 41m and costs €210 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Sophia Gardens, London Victoria, Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Ostende via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare Lille Europe, Roubaix and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Bridgend and Ostend is 653 km.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €190 - €340.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Bridgend to Ostend, including transfers.
Bridgend to Ostend bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Bridgend to Ostend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgend station.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Ostend is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €190 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 13h 44m.
What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Ostend, Belgium?
You can take a train from Bridgend to Ostende via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas Roubaix, Roubaix, and Courtrai in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Sophia Gardens, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 13h 44m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgend to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgend to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgend to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Bridgend to Ostend bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Ostend is 1h ahead of Bridgend. It is currently 8:31 AM in Bridgend and 9:31 AM in Ostend.
Bridgend to Ostend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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