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How to get fromOstend to Essexby train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain train
    6h 2m
    £132–295

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ostend to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Essexcar car
    4h 23m
    £44–103

  3. Bus, train via Lille

    1. Take the bus from Ostend - Coach Parking to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Shoreditch High St / Bethnal Green Road to Coach Stationbus bus A8
    6h 26m
    £84–159

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Essexcar car
    3h 21m
    £151–171

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ostende to Courtraitrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain train
    6h 31m
    £101–196

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus bus N814
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
    12h 24m
    £48–90

Ostend to Essex by train and subway

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to White Notley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 2m.

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