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How to get fromHarwich to Ostendby train (Eurostar), ferry, bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Harwich to Ostend by train (Eurostar), ferry, bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 56m
    €188–332

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harwich to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar car
    4h 58m
    €83–168

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing to Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landingferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to London Victoriabus bus 816
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus bus
    15h 32m

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Harwich to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar car
    3h 50m
    €188–211

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain train
    3. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
    6h 59m
    €85–172

Harwich to Ostend by train and subway

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 602.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Ostende via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 56m.

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