What is the cheapest way to get from Dover to Ostende?

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Ostende is to car ferry and drive which costs €24 - €80 and takes 2h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover to Ostende?

The fastest way to get from Dover to Ostende is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €155 - €165.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Ostende?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Ostende. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Bruges via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Ostende?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Ostende. 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 30m.

How far is it from Dover to Ostende?

The distance between Dover and Ostende is 140 km.

How do I travel from Dover to Ostende without a car?

The best way to get from Dover to Ostende without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €26 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Dover to Ostende?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Dover to Ostende, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Ostende bus from?

Dover to Ostende bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Ostende train from?

Dover to Ostende train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Ostende?

The best way to get from Dover to Ostende is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €26 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €380 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Dover to Ostende bus arrive?

Dover to Ostende bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Ostende?

Ostende is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 11:14 AM in Dover and 12:14 PM in Ostende.

Where does the Dover to Ostende train arrive?

Dover to Ostende train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Dover to Ostende?

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Where can I stay near Ostende?

There are 6495+ hotels available in Ostende.

Dover to Ostende - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Ostende by car ferry, car, bus, train (Eurostar), or car train

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Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Ostendecar
2h 42m
€25–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus N814
3h 35m
€26–53
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 30m
€176–376
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendecar
2h 3m
€156–165

Dover to Ostende by train

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5h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 139.5 km
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Ostende, Belgium?

FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Bruges once daily. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dover Priory to Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 30m.

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