The average train between Ghent and Birmingham takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Birmingham. 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 Ghent and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Roubaix and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ghent to Birmingham? 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 Ghent to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Birmingham station via Roubaix. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Ghent to Birmingham train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Birmingham train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Ghent to Birmingham train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Ilévia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Birmingham is 417.9 km. The road distance is 521 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Birmingham New Street via Roubaix, Gare Jean Lebas, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 5h 5m.