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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Ostend is to bus which costs €65 - €150 and takes 14h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Ostend is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 6h 2m and costs €220 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Ostende via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare Lille Europe, Roubaix and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Swansea to Ostend?

The distance between Swansea and Ostend is 694 km.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs €200 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Swansea to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Ostend bus from?

Swansea to Ostend bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Ostend train from?

Swansea to Ostend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Ostend?

The best way to get from Swansea to Ostend is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs €200 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 14h 6m.

Where does the Swansea to Ostend bus arrive?

Swansea to Ostend bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Swansea and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Swansea. It is currently 12:34 PM in Swansea and 1:34 PM in Ostend.

Where does the Swansea to Ostend train arrive?

Swansea to Ostend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6293+ hotels available in Ostend.

Swansea to Ostend - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Swansea to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
8h 48m
€200–374
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus
14h 6m
€68–146
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 201 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Ostend - Coach Parkingbus
10h 31m
€75–259
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swansea to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
6h 2m
€223–263
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CWL - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
10h 44m
€130–378
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swansea to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
7h 11m
€112–196
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
8h 29m
€204–550

Swansea to Ostend by train and subway

100Weekly Services

8h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 694.2 km
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Swansea to Ostende via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas Roubaix, Roubaix, and Courtrai in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 14h 6m.

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