The average train between Ely and Ghent takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. 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 11:21 PM which arrives into Ghent at 1:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 7m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ely 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 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 5h 11m.
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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Ely and Ghent is 281.3 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 13m.