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The average train between Ghent and Aberdeen takes 12h 15m and the fastest train takes 9h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 15m
Duration
781 mi
Distance
£355
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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  1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
10h 48m
£277–471

Ghent to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ghent and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 12h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 59m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country11h • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 11m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 12m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 6m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 8m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 16m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 24m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country10h 32m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 59m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 9m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 11m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 59m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 9m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 11m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 59m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 9m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 11m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 59m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 9m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 11m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 9m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ghent to Aberdeen? 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.

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  • Distance: 781.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 15m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Aberdeen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 10h 48m.

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