The average train between Maidstone and Ghent takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Ghent at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Strood and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Ghent station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Maidstone to Ghent train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Maidstone to Ghent train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Maidstone to Ghent train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Maidstone and Ghent is 224.4 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Strood, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas, and Roubaix in around 5h 15m.