The average train between Halifax and Ghent takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Halifax to Ghent. 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 4 hours between Halifax and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Halifax to Ghent? 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 Halifax to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre station via King's Cross station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Halifax to Ghent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Halifax to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between Halifax and Ghent is 480 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Leeds, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 44m.