Ghent to Aberdeen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Aberdeen takes 12h 3m 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 3m
Duration: 781 mi
Distance: £365
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain

10h 49m

£277–481

Ghent to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ghent and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 7:20 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 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:03 PM → 9:08 PM
10h 5m • 3 changes
2:03 PM → 11:37 PM
10h 34m • 3 changes
5:03 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives next day
15h 31m • 3 changes
8:03 PM → 1:00 PM
Arrives next day
17h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:04 AM → 5:03 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 8:09 PM
11h 9m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 9:11 PM
10h 11m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
11h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:20 AM → 4:50 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 5:03 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 8:09 PM
11h 9m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 9:11 PM
10h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:20 AM → 4:50 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 5:03 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 8:09 PM
11h 9m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 9:11 PM
10h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:20 AM → 4:50 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 5:03 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 8:09 PM
11h 9m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 9:11 PM
10h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:20 AM → 4:50 PM
10h 30m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 5:03 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
10:41 AM → 8:41 PM
11h • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 9:11 PM
10h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:52 AM → 5:04 PM
10h 12m • 3 changes
10:13 AM → 8:09 PM
10h 56m • 3 changes
12:03 PM → 9:11 PM
10h 8m • 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.

Map of how to get from Ghent to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 781.4 mi
Duration: 12h 3m

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 49m.

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