Ghent to Bolton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Bolton takes 7h and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h
Duration: 404 mi
Distance: £192
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain

6h 32m

£154–264

Ghent to Bolton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ghent and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:37 AM → 2:06 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
9:37 AM → 2:42 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
10:37 AM → 3:42 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
11:37 AM → 4:42 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:52 AM
6h 16m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
8:36 AM → 2:52 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:52 AM
6h 16m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
8:36 AM → 2:52 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:52 AM
6h 16m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
8:36 AM → 2:52 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:52 AM
6h 16m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
8:36 AM → 2:52 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:52 AM
6h 16m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
10:36 AM → 3:07 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ghent to Bolton? 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.

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Bolton, England?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bolton via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 32m.

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