The average train between Edinburgh and Ghent takes 9h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 53m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Ghent station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
Edinburgh to Ghent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Ghent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Edinburgh to Ghent train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Ghent is 710.8 km. The road distance is 967 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas Roubaix, and Roubaix in around 8h 14m.