The average train between Ghent and Blackburn takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Blackburn. 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 Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ghent to Blackburn? 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 Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Blackburn station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Ghent to Blackburn train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Blackburn train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Ghent to Blackburn train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Blackburn is 516.5 km. The road distance is 778 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Blackburn via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Preston in around 6h 36m.