What is the cheapest way to get from Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend is to bus and line 30 bus which costs €16 - €23 and takes 5h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €155 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Dover Castle (Station) and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Dover Castle (Station) and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend?

The distance between Dover Castle (Station) and Ostend is 142 km.

How do I travel from Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend without a car is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 5h 7m and costs €16 - €23.

How long does it take to get from Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend bus from?

Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend train from?

Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend?

The best way to get from Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 5h 7m and costs €16 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €350 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend bus arrive?

Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

What is the time difference between Dover Castle (Station) and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Dover Castle (Station). It is currently 9:08 PM in Dover Castle (Station) and 10:08 PM in Ostend.

Where does the Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend train arrive?

Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 4552+ hotels available in Ostend.

Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend - 5 ways to travel via train, and car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Dover Castle (Station) to Ostend by car ferry, car, bus, train (Eurostar), tram, or car train

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

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
2h 47m
€46–114
Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus N814
2. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende Gouwelozestraatbus 30
5h 7m
€16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
5h 41m
€197–348
Car ferry, tram
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry Dover to Dunkirk
2. Take the tram from De Panne Station to Oostende Station tramperron 3tram Kt
7h 55m
€45–157
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
2h 1m
€158–168

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Distance: 142.4 km
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Dover Castle (Station), England and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a vehicle from Dover Castle (Station) to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dover Castle (Station) to Ostende via Dover Priory, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 41m.

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