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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Ostend is to bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 13h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Ostend is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 27m and costs €210 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Ostende via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Wales to Ostend?

The distance between Wales and Ostend is 722 km.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs €200 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Wales to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Ostend bus from?

Wales to Ostend bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Ostend train from?

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

Train or bus from Wales to Ostend?

The best way to get from Wales to Ostend is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs €200 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 12h 21m.

Where does the Wales to Ostend bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Wales and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Wales. It is currently 5:36 AM in Wales and 6:36 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Wales to Ostend train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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Wales to Ostend - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Wales to Ostend by train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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 Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
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 / ...
6h 25m
€208–444
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place 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
12h 21m
€59–121
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814
12h 20m
€105–189
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
5h 27m
€213–249
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 14m
€145–439
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814
13h 31m
€60–121
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
6h 36m
€89–170
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
7h 27m
€110–298
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 58m
€134–343

Wales to Ostend by train and subway

96Weekly Services

6h 25mAverage Duration

€208Cheapest Price

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Distance: 722.4 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Wales and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ostende via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 12h 21m.

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