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Ghent to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Colchester takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 5m
Duration
264 mi
Distance
£129
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Roubaixtrain train Ic
  2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
4h 28m
£107–191

Ghent to Colchester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ghent and Colchester. 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 Colchester at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Roubaix and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 264.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Colchester via Roubaix, Gare Jean Lebas, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 28m.

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