The average train between Birmingham and Ghent takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. 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 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 3m • 3 changesWant 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 New Street station and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre station via London Euston station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Birmingham to Ghent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between Birmingham and Ghent is 417.9 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas Roubaix, and Roubaix in around 5h 37m.