Preston to Ghent Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Ghent takes 7h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

7h 47m
Duration: 674 km
Distance: €219
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
Take the train from Roubaix to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...

6h 29m

€168–321

Preston to Ghent train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Ghent at 1:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:00 PM → 7:24 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 9:24 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 10:24 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
4:59 PM → 8:24 AM
Arrives next day
14h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:01 AM → 3:24 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:24 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:24 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 9:24 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:01 AM → 3:24 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:24 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:24 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 9:24 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:15 AM → 11:24 AM
7h 9m • 3 changes
5:32 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 2:24 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 3:24 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:01 AM → 5:24 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
12:03 PM → 7:24 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 9:24 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 10:24 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:01 AM → 3:24 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:24 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:24 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 9:24 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:01 AM → 3:24 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:24 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:24 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 9:24 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.

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

You can take a train from Preston 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 29m.

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