Blackpool to Ghent Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Ghent takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Blackpool 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.

7h 35m
Duration: 700 km
Distance: €227
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter

7h 7m

€169–333

Blackpool to Ghent train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Blackpool and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

1:25 PM → 9:24 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
2:25 PM → 10:24 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
4:22 PM → 11:23 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
11:22 PM → 11:24 AM
Arrives next day
11h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:59 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 2:24 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:18 AM → 5:24 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 7:24 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
1:18 PM → 9:24 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
2:18 PM → 10:24 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:59 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 5:24 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
11:24 AM → 7:24 PM
7h • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:59 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 5:24 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
11:24 AM → 7:24 PM
7h • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:59 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 5:24 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
11:24 AM → 7:24 PM
7h • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:59 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
9:25 AM → 5:24 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
11:24 AM → 7:24 PM
7h • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackpool 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.

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Preston, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 7m.

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