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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Canterbury is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Canterbury is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 9m and costs £130 - £145.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Bus Station via Bruges and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Canterbury West via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Ostend to Canterbury?

The distance between Ostend and Canterbury is 374 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £140 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Ostend to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Canterbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ostend to Canterbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Ostend to Canterbury is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £140 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Ostend to Canterbury bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ostend and Canterbury?

Canterbury is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 1:44 AM in Ostend and 12:44 AM in Canterbury.

Where does the Ostend to Canterbury train arrive?

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

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

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Ostend to Canterbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, and line 20 bus

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

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Train
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 Canterbury Westtrain
5h 46m
£143–289
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Doverbus N814
8h 12m
£29–42
Tram, line 20 bus, line 17 bus, car ferry, line 15 bus
1. Take the tram from Oostende Station tramperron 1 to De Panne Stationtram Kt
2. Take the bus from Adinkerque Gare to Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunesbus 20
3. Take the bus from Dunkerque Gare to Loon Plage Cgmbus 17
4. Take the carferry from Dunkirk to Port of Dovercarferry
5. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Bus Stationbus 15
9h 58m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2h 9m
£134–143
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ostend to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3h 1m
£38–91

Ostend to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 371.7 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Canterbury West via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Dover 6 times a week. Tickets cost £13–23 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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