4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from London to Ostend
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Ferries per day
31
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from London to Ostend is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Ostend will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £28.
Of the 31 ferries that leave London for Ostend every day 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 01 May the direct ferries cover the 213 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
DFDS Seaways14:002h00Port of Dover17:00Port of Dunkirk£281One-way0 changes- DFDS Seaways12:551h40Port of Dover15:35DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal£281One-way0 changes
- DFDS Seaways10:401h40Port of Dover13:20DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal£281One-way0 changes
- DFDS Seaways16:002h00Port of Dover19:00Port of Dunkirk£281One-way0 changes
P&O Liberte20:451h30Port of Dover23:15Port of Calais£281One-way0 changes
- P&O Liberte20:451h30Port of Dover23:15Port of Calais£281One-way0 changes
- P&O Pioneer13:401h30Port of Dover16:10Port of Calais£281One-way0 changes
- P&O Pioneer18:501h30Port of Dover21:20Port of Calais£281One-way0 changes
- P&O Liberte3:301h30Port of Dover6:00Port of Calais£281One-way0 changes
- P&O Pioneer8:151h30Port of Dover10:45Port of Calais£281One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 £22. 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 £22, and a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 115 nautical miles (213 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£33 Average Price Cheapest | £182 Average Price | £45 Average Price |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular ferry company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
London to Ostend Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 13:40 | Arrival Time 16:10 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 18:10 | Arrival Time 20:50 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:55 | Arrival Time 15:35 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 15:05 | Arrival Time 17:35 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 09:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 11:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:30 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:40 | Arrival Time 07:20 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:10 | Arrival Time 11:50 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 19:40 | Arrival Time 22:20 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:00 | Arrival Time 05:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 18:50 | Arrival Time 21:20 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 11:30 | Arrival Time 14:00 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 17:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 15:55 | Arrival Time 18:35 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:40 | Arrival Time 13:20 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 16:40 | Arrival Time 19:10 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 14:25 | Arrival Time 17:05 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:40 | Arrival Time 10:20 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 13:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 15:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:45 | Arrival Time 12:15 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 23:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:15 | Arrival Time 10:45 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 21:10 | Arrival Time 23:50 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 20:45 | Arrival Time 23:15 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:15 | Arrival Time 08:45 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 01:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 23:55 | Arrival Time 02:25 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 00:35 | Arrival Time 03:15 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
London to Ostend ferry times
The table below shows live departures for London to Ostend ferries for today, Thursday 30 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit of France | 16:40 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 19:10 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 18:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 21:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 18:10 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 20:50 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 18:50 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 21:20 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 19:40 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 22:20 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 20:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 23:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 20:45 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 23:15 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 21:10 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 23:50 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 22:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 1:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 23:55 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 2:25 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 0:35 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 3:15 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 2:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 5:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 3:30 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 6:00 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 4:40 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 7:20 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 6:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 9:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| Spirit of France | 6:15 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 8:45 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 7:40 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 10:20 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 8:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 11:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 8:15 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 10:45 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 9:10 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 11:50 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 9:45 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 12:15 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 10:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 13:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 10:40 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 13:20 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| Spirit of France | 11:30 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 14:00 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 12:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 15:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 12:55 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 15:35 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 13:40 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 16:10 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 14:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 17:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 14:25 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 17:05 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 15:05 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 17:35 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 15:55 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 18:35 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 16:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 19:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from London to Ostend
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Ferries from London to Ostend run on average 31 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 31 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 115 nautical miles (213 km) distance in 1h 25m. There are 185 sailings per week. Ferries from London to Ostend are available to foot passengers.
Distance 115 nautical miles (213 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Ferries per day 31 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 185 |
Fastest ferry 1h 25m |
First ferry 0:05 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Ferry operators: P&O Ferries, DFDS from London to OstendYou can travel by ferry between London to Ostend with P&O Ferries, DFDS for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: London to Ostend ferries
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