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Folkestone to Ostend

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Folkestone, Great Britain → Ostend, Belgium

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Four ways to Travel from Folkestone to Ostend

Composite routes from Folkestone to Ostend

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dover to Bruges
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

De Lijn

Phone:
+32 70 22 02 00
Website:
delijn.be/nl/
Bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.01

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:
3 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 4m
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 Folkestone Central to London
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Ostend is to bus and line 30 bus which costs $43.48 - $59.78 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Ostend is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $54.35 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Ostend?

The distance between Folkestone and Ostend is 156 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $92.39 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Folkestone to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Ostend train from?

Folkestone to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Ostend?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Ostend is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $92.39 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs $43.48 - $59.78 and takes 5h 58m.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 08:10 in Folkestone and 09:10 in Ostend.

Where does the Folkestone to Ostend train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 5653+ hotels available in Ostend. Prices start at $72.22 per night.
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