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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Margate is to drive and car ferry which costs £25 - £80 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Margate is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 28m and costs £135 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Margate. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Marine Terrace via Bruges, Pencester Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Margate. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Margate via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Ostend to Margate?

The distance between Ostend and Margate is 395 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Margate without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £150 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Ostend to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Margate bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ostend to Margate train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Margate?

The best way to get from Ostend to Margate is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £150 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the Ostend to Margate bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ostend and Margate?

Margate is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 1:45 AM in Ostend and 12:45 AM in Margate.

Where does the Ostend to Margate train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

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There are 4 ways to get from Ostend to Margate by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, 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 Margatetrain
5h 59m
£152–327
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Ostend to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3h 9m
£26–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Doverbus N814
9h 12m
£31–49
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Margatecar
2h 28m
£137–147

Ostend to Margate by train

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Distance: 392.4 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Margate via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Dover 6 times a week. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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