The average train between Birmingham and Ghent takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Ghent? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Ghent station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Birmingham to Ghent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Ghent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Birmingham to Ghent train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Ghent is 417.9 km. The road distance is 605 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 58m.