The average train between Ghent and Waterloo takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is a train service every few hours from Ghent to Waterloo. 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 hourly between Ghent and Waterloo. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Waterloo at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Waterloo station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
Ghent to Waterloo train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Waterloo train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Waterloo station.
Book your Ghent to Waterloo train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Ghent and Waterloo is 60.7 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Waterloo via Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 33m.