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How to get fromOstend to Kentby bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Ostend to Kent by bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, train via Lille

    best
    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 train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5h 7m
    £106–187

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ostend to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Kentcar car
    3h 17m
    £40–86

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus bus N814
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    11h 42m
    £49–88

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Kentcar car
    2h 13m
    £136–145

Ostend to Kent by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Ostend to Kent. However, you can take the bus to Lille - Europe Train Station, walk to Lille Europe, take the train to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Ashford International, then take the train to Lenham. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Lenham via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, London Victoria, and London Victoria in around 11h 42m.

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