Colchester to Ghent Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Ghent takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester 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.

4h 29m
Duration: 423 km
Distance: €170
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter

4h 56m

€138–228

Colchester to Ghent train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Colchester and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:06 PM → 11:24 PM
4h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:44 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 3:24 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 5:24 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:44 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 3:24 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 5:24 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:44 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 3:24 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 5:24 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:44 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 3:24 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 5:24 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:44 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 3:24 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 5:24 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:24 AM
4h 23m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 3:24 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 56m.

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