What is the cheapest way to get from Kent to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Ostend is to bus and line 30 bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 6h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kent to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Kent to Ostend is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 12m and costs €150 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent 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 6h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Ostende via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Kent to Ostend?

The distance between Kent and Ostend is 592 km.

How do I travel from Kent to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Kent to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €150 - €350.

How long does it take to get from Kent to Ostend?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Kent to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Ostend bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kent to Ostend train from?

Kent to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Kent to Ostend?

The best way to get from Kent to Ostend is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €150 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Kent to Ostend bus arrive?

Kent to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

What is the time difference between Kent and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 11:31 PM in Kent and 12:31 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Kent to Ostend train arrive?

Kent to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Kent to Ostend?

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6293+ hotels available in Ostend.

Kent to Ostend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International 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 31m
€156–341
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
6h 41m
€43–71
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Kent to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
2h 12m
€159–170
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814
11h 30m
€54–93
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kent to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
3h 21m
€47–101

Kent to Ostend by train

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Distance: 591.7 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Ostende via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lenham to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Ashford International, Dover Priory, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 6h 41m.

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