The average train between Paddington and Ghent takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Paddington 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 Paddington and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paddington is at 7:48 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 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Paddington 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 Paddington to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Paddington station and arriving at Ghent station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Paddington to Ghent train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Paddington to Ghent train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Paddington to Ghent train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Paddington and Ghent is 275.8 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a subway from Paddington to Gand-Saint-Pierre via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 39m.