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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Ostend to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ostend to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $268.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Bus | Driving |
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$268 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Ostend to London
Compare the available ways to get from Ostend to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ostend to London:
A ferry is $35 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ostend to London costing on average $71.
A ferry is $232 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ostend to London costing on average $268.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 49m.
Bus takes on average 9h 38m.
You'll arrive about 37m sooner (3h 19m by train vs 3h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $268 compared to roughly $37 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Ostend to London
How to get from Ostend to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ostend to London is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
DFDS Seaways4:00 PM 2h00 Port of Dunkirk 5:00 PM Port of Dover $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
DFDS Seaways4:00 PM 2h00 Port of Dunkirk 5:00 PM Port of Dover $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
P&O Ferries3:00 PM 1h45 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal 3:45 PM Port of Dover $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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5131:42 PM 4h15 Ostende 4:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) $257 1 One-way 1 transfer
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51212:42 PM 4h15 Ostende 3:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) $285 1 One-way 1 transfer
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5142:42 PM 4h15 Ostende 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) $285 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus10:55 PM 7h40 Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West 5:35 AM London, Victoria Coach Station $109 1 One-way 0 transfers
DFDS Seaways6:00 PM 2h00 Port of Dunkirk 7:00 PM Port of Dover $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
DFDS Seaways6:00 AM 2h00 Port of Dunkirk 7:00 AM Port of Dover $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
DFDS Seaways2:00 PM 2h00 Port of Dunkirk 3:00 PM Port of Dover $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ostend to London:
A ferry is $35 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ostend to London costing on average $71.
A ferry is $232 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ostend to London costing on average $268.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 49m.
Bus takes on average 9h 38m.
- Around 17 ferries per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ostend and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ostende and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal and arrive in Port of Dover.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Norfolk Line, DFDS, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries to go to London by ferry.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 17 direct ferries per day with Norfolk Line, DFDS, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries.
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