The average train between Manchester and Ghent takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 5 times a day between Manchester and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 49m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Ghent station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Manchester to Ghent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Ghent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Manchester to Ghent train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Ghent is 486.8 km. The road distance is 634 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas Roubaix, and Roubaix in around 6h 24m.