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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Margate is to line 30 bus and bus and line 15 bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 8h 44m.

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, Calais, Pencester Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

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 6h.

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 6h and costs £150 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 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 De Lijn, depart from Oostende Gouwelozestraat 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 6h and costs £150 - £350. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus and bus and line 15 bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Ostend to Margate bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ostend and Margate?

Margate is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 4:27 AM in Ostend and 3:27 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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Ostend to Margate - 5 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, and bus

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There are 5 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
6h
£156–341
Line 30 bus, bus, line 15 bus
cheapest
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
4. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Bus Stationbus 15
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marine Terracebus 8A / ...
8h 44m
£19–34
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ostend to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3h 9m
£26–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Doverbus N814
9h 6m
£40–66
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train 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: 6h

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 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Marine Terrace via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Calais, Dover, Pencester Road, and Bus Station in around 8h 44m.

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