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 £20 - £70 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 and Calais. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

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 55m.

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 55m and costs £150 - £330.

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 De Lijn, depart from Oostende Gouwelozestraat 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 55m and costs £150 - £330. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus and bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Ostend to Dover bus arrive?

Ostend to Dover bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brugge Station perron C7.

What is the time difference between Ostend and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 12:41 PM in Ostend and 11:41 AM 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, and line 30 bus

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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 car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2h 37m
£21–68
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 55m
£157–328
Line 30 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Brugge Station perron C7bus 30
2. Take the bus from Bruges to Calaisbus
3. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus 700
6h 32m
£28–40
Tram, car ferry
1. Take the tram from Oostende Station tramperron 1 to De Panne Stationtram Kt
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Port of Dovercarferry Dover to Dunkirk
8h 35m
£31–123
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2h 2m
£133–141

Ostend to Dover by train

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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 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Dover via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Calais, and Dover in around 6h 32m.

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