There are 6 ways to get from London Victoria Station to Ostend by train, bus, night bus, car, car train, car ferry or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 4h 44m
Cheapest option
Night bus • 6h 33m
4 alternative options
Bus • 9h 3m
Drive, Eurotunnel • 3h 6m
Drive, car ferry • 4h 13m
Fly, train • 5h 51m
London Victoria Station to Ostend by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London Victoria Station to Ostend is to night bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from London Victoria Station to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 13m and costs £75 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from London Victoria Station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from London Victoria Station station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Victoria station and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between London Victoria Station and Ostend is 491 km.
The best way to get from London Victoria Station to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £100 - £300.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from London Victoria Station to Ostend, including transfers.
London Victoria Station to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
London Victoria Station to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London Victoria Station to Ostend is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £100 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £35 and takes 9h 3m.
- Distance: 490.7 km
- Duration: 4h 44m
What companies run services between London Victoria Station, England and Ostend, Belgium?
You can take a train from London Victoria Station to Ostend via King's Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Bruges once daily. Tickets cost €27 - €40 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €340
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €400
Rome2Rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110 - €320
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- €312 - €317
- Standard
- €115 - €125
- Standard Premier
- €150 - €190
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €17
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €17
- 1st Class
- €17 - €26
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent-Sint-Pieters
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €17
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €15 - €17
- 1st Class
- €20 - €23
Train from Gent-Sint-Pieters to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
- 1st Class
- €11 - €17
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Night bus from London Victoria to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75 - €190
- On Foot
- €35 - €45
- Phone
- 01304 448866.
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- P&O Ferries
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London Victoria Station to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.
London Victoria Station to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Ostende station.
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