The average train between Cheltenham and Ghent takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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 5 times a day between Cheltenham and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Ghent station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Cheltenham to Ghent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Ghent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Cheltenham to Ghent train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cheltenham and Ghent is 412.3 km. The road distance is 549 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas, and Roubaix in around 6h 43m.