The average train between Ely and Ghent takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Ely 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 Ely and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 6:17 PM which arrives into Ghent at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Ghent station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Ely to Ghent train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Ghent train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Ely to Ghent train tickets online with Great Northern, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ely and Ghent is 281.3 km. The road distance is 453 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas, and Roubaix in around 5h 16m.