The average train between Barnstaple and Ghent takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Ghent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Barnstaple and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Ghent at 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Ghent station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Barnstaple to Ghent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Ghent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Barnstaple to Ghent train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barnstaple and Ghent is 543 km. The road distance is 768 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 16m.