How to travel from London to Ostend

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Compare train, bus, and ferry for London to Ostend

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Ostend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $70.

Distance: 132 miles (213 km)

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$61

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3h 50m

Average total duration

3h 20m

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30m

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7h 32m

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2h 36m

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from London to Ostend

How to get from London to Ostend by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

ferry

The best way to travel from London to Ostend is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

P&O FerriesP&O Liberte
09:45AM1h30
Port of Dover
12:15PMPort of Calais
$381One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

P&O FerriesP&O Liberte
09:45AM1h30
Port of Dover
12:15PMPort of Calais
$381One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

P&O FerriesP&O Liberte
09:45AM1h30
Port of Dover
12:15PMPort of Calais
$381One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Eurostar9114+Intercity533
08:16AM4h01
London St Pancras International (STP)
01:17PMOstende
$2871One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9114+Intercity432 · 1832
08:16AM3h35
London St Pancras International (STP)
12:51PMOstende
$2871One-way
2 transfers
Eurostar9116+Intercity534
09:01AM4h16
London St Pancras International (STP)
02:17PMOstende
$3241One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:30AM7h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
05:55PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
$611One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00PM7h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
04:25AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
$1001One-way
0 transfers
P&O FerriesP&O Pioneer
08:15AM1h30
Port of Dover
10:45AMPort of Calais
$381One-way
0 transfers
P&O FerriesSpirit of France
11:30AM1h30
Port of Dover
02:00PMPort of Calais
$381One-way
0 transfers
P&O FerriesP&O Pioneer
01:40PM1h30
Port of Dover
04:10PMPort of Calais
$381One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Ostend

Travel to Ostend easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Ostend.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Ostend including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Ostend is a ferry with an average price of $30 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Ostend:

A ferry is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Ostend costing on average $39 (€31).

A ferry is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ostend costing on average $70 (€57).

The fastest way to travel from London to Ostend is by ferry with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Ostend take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 35m.

Bus takes on average 6h 20m.

The distance from London to Ostend is approximately 132 miles (213 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Ostend is:
  • Around 31 ferries per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Ostend as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Ostend:
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Ostende.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dover and arrive in Port of Calais.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Ostend, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with P&O Ferries, DFDS to go to Ostend by ferry.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Ostend by bus.
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to Ostend by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Ostend with the following travel companies:
  • 31 direct ferries per day with P&O Ferries, DFDS.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Ostend often also extend their vacation to go to Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Dover. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ostend and these popular destinations at a great price.

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