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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dover to Ostend

Composite routes from Dover to Ostend

Cheapest
2 h 18 min
Car
176 km.
from $9

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Calais to Bruges
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Dover - Ferry to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

De Lijn

Phone:
+32 70 22 02 00
Website:
delijn.be/nl/
Train from De Panne Station to Oostende
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.01
Bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.01

Dkbus

Phone:
03 28 59 00 78
Website:
dkbus.com
Bus from Loon Plage Cgm to Dunkerque
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Bus from Dunkerque Gare to Leffrinckoucke
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Bus from Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes to Adinkerque
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$113.92

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$202.52

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Dover Priory to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.49–$88.60

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$43.04–$51.90

DFDS Seaways

Phone:
+45 33 42 30 10
Email:
Website:
dfds.com/en
Other from Port of Dover to Dunkirk
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$97.31–$169.93

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Ostend is to bus and line 30 bus which costs $25 - $36.96 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Ostend is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $53.26 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Dover - Ferry and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Calais and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Dover to Ostend?

The distance between Dover and Ostend is 140 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Ostend without a car is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 5h 34m and costs $25 - $36.96 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Dover to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Ostend bus from?

Dover to Ostend bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dover - Ferry station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Ostend train from?

Dover to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Ostend?

The best way to get from Dover to Ostend is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 5h 34m and costs $25 - $36.96 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $103.26 - $271.74 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Dover to Ostend bus arrive?

Dover to Ostend bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Calais - Port station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 19:11 in Dover and 20:11 in Ostend.

Where does the Dover to Ostend train arrive?

Dover to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

Book your Dover to Ostend train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 5610+ hotels available in Ostend. Prices start at $76.58 per night.
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