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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Dover is to drive and car ferry which costs £19 - £65 and takes 2h 37m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Dover. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Dover via Bruges. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Dover. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Dover Priory via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Ostend to Dover?

The distance between Ostend and Dover is 86 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Dover without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £140 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Ostend to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ostend to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Dover?

The best way to get from Ostend to Dover is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £140 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Ostend to Dover bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ostend and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 5:06 PM in Ostend and 4:06 PM in Dover.

Where does the Ostend to Dover train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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Ostend to Dover - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, bus, and tram

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

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Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Ostend to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2h 37m
£20–63
Train
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 Dover Priorytrain
5h 56m
£142–318
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Doverbus N814
7h 22m
£24–37
Tram, car ferry
1. Take the tram from Oostende Station tramperron 1 to De Panne Stationtram Kt
2. Take the carferry from Dunkirk to Port of Dovercarferry Dover to Dunkirk
8h 35m
£29–123
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2h 2m
£133–141

Ostend to Dover by train

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 85.2 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Dover Priory via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 56m. 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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