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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Ghent takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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.

4h 44m
Duration
498 km
Distance
€135
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Leicester to Ghent train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Leicester and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 9:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 4:43 PM which arrives into Ghent at 10:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 40m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 40m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 57m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 41m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 40m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 40m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 40m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 40m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 40m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 40m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 40m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 40m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 53m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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.

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  • Distance: 498 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London St Pancras International, London St. Pancras Int., Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas Roubaix, and Roubaix in around 5h 10m.

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