The average train between Reading and Ghent takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 Reading and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 13m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Reading 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 Reading to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Ghent station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Reading to Ghent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Ghent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Reading to Ghent train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Ghent is 329.3 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 39m.