London to Ostend train

Trains from London to Ostend

With up to 10 trains running from London to Ostend per day, it’s easy to get to this culturally-rich Belgian city. Most days, trains depart from early in the morning right through to the early evening, offering passengers the flexibility to suit their schedule. What’s more, trains usually take no more than four and a half hours, with some journeys as quick as three and a half hours.

Which train companies travel from London to Ostend?

Trains on this route are provided by two companies. Eurostar operates the first stretch of the journey, arriving at Brussels-Midi Station. From there, the train to Ostend is provided by SNCB InterCity.

How long is the train from London to Ostend?

There are no direct trains to Ostend from London, so overall journey duration varies somewhat. The first leg of the route takes around two hours while the second half typically lasts just over one hour. Depending on the wait time between these two trains, the total journey time is usually between three and a half hours to four and a half hours.

How many trains are there from London to Ostend?

There are around 5 to 10 trains on the London to Ostend route each day, with similar timetables on both weekdays and weekends. These trains are distributed evenly throughout the day, with the earliest train usually departing at around 6:00 a.m. and the last train after 7:30 p.m. Note that the first and last train times can vary from day to day.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Ostend?

Departure train station: When travelling from London to Ostend, passengers depart from London St. Pancras International Station. This station is situated in central London and easy to reach by tube or bus. Inside the station passengers will find a wide variety of food outlets and shops, ATMs, and a left luggage facility.

Arrival train station: Passengers from London arrive at Oostende Railway Station, which has luggage lockers and places to eat inside. This historic station is centrally located, just a short walk from the North Sea Aquarium, the Ostend Museum, and other top attractions. To get around the rest of the city, travellers can catch a bus from one of the many bus stops outside the station.

Eurostar trains from London to Ostend

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The Eurostar is a high-speed railway company operating in Europe since 1994. It travels at 186mph under the English Channel to cities on the continent—whether you’re going to Brussels, Amsterdam or Rotterdam. The train is Europe’s solution to fly less; over 11 million Europeans chose to take the train to London from Paris instead of flying in 2019.

The check-in time for Eurostar to Ostend train is around 30 minutes. This means you can arrive in plenty of time to pick up a coffee at the Gare du Nord station in Paris or St Pancras Station in London. Eurostar trains are kitted out with an onboard bistro, toilets, air conditioning and Wi-Fi to make the train journey from London to Ostend more comfortable.

With three fare classes to choose from—Standard, Standard Premier and Business Premier—you can pick which is best for you; It’s easy to book cheap Eurostar return tickets in advance by travelling mid-week. You can choose to travel in comfort in Business Premier when taking the London to Ostend train, get served a hot meal and drinks throughout the crossing with newspapers and access to the Ashford Departure Lounge in London.

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Eurostar Trains from London to Ostend

The Eurostar is a high-speed train company connecting the UK to continental Europe and beyond.

When planning trips to Eurostar destinations, consider checking back for offers on Eurostar tickets. Speak to the Customer Care team at the Omio help centre for cancellations or changes to your ticket from London to Ostend.