The average train between Halifax and Ghent takes 7h 55m 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 11:37 PM which arrives into Ghent at 3:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 18m • 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 Halifax station and arriving at Ghent station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
Halifax to Ghent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Halifax to Ghent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Halifax to Ghent train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Halifax and Ghent is 480 km. The road distance is 755 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.