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Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Southampton takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Southampton. 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 19m
Duration
291 mi
Distance
£145
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
  2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
5h 26m
£122–209

Ghent to Southampton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Ghent and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Southampton at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 23m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 23m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 23m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 12m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 13m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 12m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 13m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 12m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 13m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 12m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 13m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 12m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 291 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Southampton Central via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 26m.

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