The average train between Essex and Ghent takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Essex 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 Essex and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Ghent at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Essex 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 Essex to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Ghent station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Essex to Ghent train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Ghent train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Essex to Ghent train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Essex and Ghent is 234 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a train from White Notley 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 59m.