How to travel from London to Ostend

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 €38.

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

A ferry is €12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Ostend costing on average €50.

A ferry is €181 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ostend costing on average €219.

The fastest way to travel from London to Ostend is by ferry with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Ostend take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 19m.

Bus takes on average 6h 53m.

The distance from London to Ostend is approximately 132 miles (213 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Ostend is:

• Around 27 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:

• Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
• 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, Norfolk Line, Irish Ferries, DFDS to go to Ostend by ferry.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Ostend by bus.
• Travel with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Ostend by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Ostend with the following travel companies:

• 27 direct ferries per day with P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line.
• 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Ostend to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Ostend, you can enjoy fresh seafood at the bustling Ostend Fish Market and explore the vibrant Visserskaai lined with restaurants and cafes. Attend a performance at the renowned Kursaal Oostende or visit the Atlantic Wall Open Air Museum to see preserved WWII bunkers. Take a scenic bike ride along the coastal paths. Discover best sights like The Mercator museum ship, Mu.ZEE art museum, Fort Napoleon with its historical exhibits, sunbathe at Ostend Beach, and explore the James Ensor House museum.

Two to three days are ideal for exploring Ostend, allowing time to enjoy its beaches, visit the museums, and experience the local cuisine.