The average train between Canterbury and Ghent takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury 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 3 hours between Canterbury and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Ghent station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Canterbury to Ghent train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Ghent train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Canterbury to Ghent train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Canterbury and Ghent is 185.6 km. The road distance is 536 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 23m.