The average train between Chester and Ghent takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 4 hours between Chester and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chester 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 Chester to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Ghent station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
Chester to Ghent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Ghent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Chester to Ghent train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Chester and Ghent is 509.8 km. The road distance is 624 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 12m.