The average train between Ghent and Durham takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Durham. 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 3 hours between Ghent and Durham. 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 Durham at 12:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ghent to Durham? 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 Durham. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Durham station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Ghent to Durham train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Durham train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Durham station.
Book your Ghent to Durham train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Ghent and Durham is 545.3 km. The road distance is 745 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Durham via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 6h 50m.