What is the cheapest way to get from Port of Dover to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Port of Dover to Ostend is to bus and line 30 bus which costs €16 - €25 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port of Dover to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Port of Dover to Ostend is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 4h 35m and costs €16 - €25.

Is there a direct bus between Port of Dover and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Port of Dover to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Port of Dover and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Port of Dover to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Port of Dover to Ostend?

The distance between Port of Dover and Ostend is 195 km.

How do I travel from Port of Dover to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Port of Dover to Ostend without a car is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 4h 35m and costs €16 - €25.

How long does it take to get from Port of Dover to Ostend?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Port of Dover to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port of Dover to Ostend bus from?

Port of Dover to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Port of Dover to Ostend train from?

Port of Dover to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Port of Dover to Ostend?

The best way to get from Port of Dover to Ostend is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 4h 35m and costs €16 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €380 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Port of Dover to Ostend bus arrive?

Port of Dover to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

Where does the Port of Dover to Ostend train arrive?

Port of Dover to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Port of Dover to Ostend?

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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Port of Dover to Ostend - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 30 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Port of Dover to Ostend by bus, train (Eurostar), car ferry, or tram

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Bus, line 30 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus N814
2. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende Gouwelozestraatbus 30
4h 35m
€16–24
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
5h 27m
€175–374
Car ferry, tram
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry Dover to Dunkirk
2. Take the tram from De Panne Station to Oostende Station tramperron 3tram Kt
7h 50m
€36–140

Port of Dover to Ostend by bus and foot

8Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 194.7 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Port of Dover, England and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Dover to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Bruges and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dover Priory to Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 27m.

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