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

The cheapest way to get from London to Ostend is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Ostend is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 9m and costs €170 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between London and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Ostend. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from London to Ostend?

The distance between London and Ostend is 361 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Ostend without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 56m and costs €85 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from London to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Ostend bus from?

London to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where does the London to Ostend bus arrive?

London to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between London and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 2:06 PM in London and 3:06 PM in Ostend.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Ostend?

Book your London to Ostend bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6293+ hotels available in Ostend.

London to Ostend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Ostend by train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Lille to Brugesbus 757 / ...
3h 56m
€87–155
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 1700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus N814
7h 53m
€23–37
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
3h 9m
€171–188
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814
8h 53m
€24–37
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
4h 16m
€59–119

London to Ostend by train and bus

45Weekly Services

3h 56mAverage Duration

€87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 360.9 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a bus from London Victoria to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 7h 53m.

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