The average train between Colchester and Ghent takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. 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.
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 6:43 PM which arrives into Ghent at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Ghent station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Colchester to Ghent train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Ghent train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Colchester to Ghent train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Ghent is 216 km. The road distance is 425 km.
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, Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas, and Roubaix in around 4h 56m.