Bristol to Ghent Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Ghent takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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.

5h 18m
Duration: 617 km
Distance: €243
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...

5h 14m

€200–357

Bristol to Ghent train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bristol and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:53 AM → 10:57 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 2:57 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 4:57 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:53 AM → 10:57 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 2:57 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 4:57 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 2:10 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:00 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 5:10 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 6:10 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 7:10 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:53 AM → 10:57 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 2:57 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:53 AM → 10:57 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 2:57 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:53 AM → 10:57 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 2:57 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol, England and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 14m.

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