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Ghent to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Edinburgh takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 13m
Duration
601 mi
Distance
£257
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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 King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
7h 57m
£211–330

Ghent to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ghent and Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Roubaix and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 601.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Edinburgh Waverley via Roubaix, Gare Jean Lebas, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 7h 57m.

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