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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Brighton is to drive and car ferry which costs £35 - £95 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Brighton is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 29m and costs £140 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Preston Circus via Bruges and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Brighton via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Ostend to Brighton?

The distance between Ostend and Brighton is 357 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Brighton without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 40m and costs £130 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Ostend to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Brighton bus from?

Ostend to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Brighton train from?

Ostend to Brighton train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to Brighton?

The best way to get from Ostend to Brighton is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 40m and costs £130 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 13h 11m.

Where does the Ostend to Brighton bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ostend and Brighton?

Brighton is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 12:52 PM in Ostend and 11:52 AM in Brighton.

Where does the Ostend to Brighton train arrive?

Ostend to Brighton train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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Ostend to Brighton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 6 ways to get from Ostend to Brighton by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
5h 40m
£134–293
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Ostend to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Brightoncar
4h 33m
£38–91
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
11h 14m
£50–103
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Brightoncar
3h 29m
£146–160
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
5h 57m
£107–196
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Preston Circusbus 025
13h 11m
£41–83

Ostend to Brighton by train

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Distance: 355 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Brighton via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Preston Circus via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, and London Victoria in around 13h 11m.

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