What is the cheapest way to get from Central London to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Central London to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which costs €70 - €150 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Central London to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Central London to Ostend is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 29m and costs €170 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Central London and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Central London to Ostend. However, there are services departing from South Ealing Road and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Central London and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Central London station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Northfields station and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Central London to Ostend?

The distance between Central London and Ostend is 503 km.

How do I travel from Central London to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Central London to Ostend without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 51m and costs €140 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Central London to Ostend?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Central London to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central London to Ostend bus from?

Central London to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Central London to Ostend train from?

Central London to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Central London to Ostend?

The best way to get from Central London to Ostend is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 51m and costs €140 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €28 - €100 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Central London to Ostend bus arrive?

Central London to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Central London and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Central London. It is currently 11:18 PM in Central London and 12:18 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Central London to Ostend train arrive?

Central London to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6250+ hotels available in Ostend.

Central London to Ostend - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 7 ways to get from Central London to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
4h 51m
€146–262
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 1700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus N814
9h 39m
€28–100
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Central London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
3h 29m
€174–191
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
5h 24m
€96–317
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
5h 41m
€114–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814
10h 39m
€28–99
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Central London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
4h 36m
€70–148

Central London to Ostend by subway and train

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4h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 503.1 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Central London, England and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a subway from Northfields station to Ostende via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Ealing Road to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 9h 39m.

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