The average train between Central London and Ghent takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Central London 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 Central London and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Central London is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Central London 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 Central London to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Central London station and arriving at Ghent station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Central London to Ghent train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Central London to Ghent train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The distance between Central London and Ghent is 284.3 km. The road distance is 441 km.
You can take a subway from Northfields station to Gand-Saint-Pierre via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 5m.