The average train between Heathrow and Ghent takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Heathrow 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 3 hours between Heathrow and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Heathrow 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 Heathrow to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at Ghent station via King's Cross St. Pancras station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Heathrow to Ghent train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Heathrow to Ghent train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Heathrow to Ghent train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Heathrow and Ghent is 293.8 km. The road distance is 452 km.
There is no direct connection from Heathrow to Ghent. However, you can take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, then take the train to Gand-Saint-Pierre. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Gand-Saint-Pierre via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 11m.