What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Ostend is to bus via Dover which costs €27 - €55 and takes 9h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Ostend is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 7m and costs €170 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Ostend?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Ostend is 490 km.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Ostend without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 35m and costs €150 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Ostend?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Waterloo Station to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Ostend bus from?

Waterloo Station to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Ostend train from?

Waterloo Station to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Ostend?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Ostend is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 35m and costs €150 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Ostend bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Waterloo Station and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Waterloo Station. It is currently 5:45 AM in Waterloo Station and 6:45 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Ostend train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Ostend?

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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Waterloo Station to Ostend - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
4h 35m
€151–266
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 1700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus N814
9h 16m
€27–52
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
3h 7m
€172–189
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
5h 29m
€114–191
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814
10h 16m
€28–51
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
4h 14m
€68–146

Waterloo Station to Ostend by bus and foot

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9h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 490.1 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a subway from Waterloo station to Ostende via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 9h 16m.

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