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Retford to Ghent trains

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The average train between Retford and Ghent takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Retford 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.

5h 26m
Duration
562 km
Distance
€127
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Retford to Ghent train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Retford and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 9:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 4:17 PM which arrives into Ghent at 10:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Hull TrainsNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 9m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 16m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 16m • 3 changes
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    Hull TrainsNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 16m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 16m • 3 changes
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    Hull TrainsNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)7h 16m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 16m • 3 changes
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    Hull TrainsNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 16m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 16m • 3 changes
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    Hull TrainsNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 16m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 16m • 3 changes
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    Hull TrainsNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 16m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 16m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 561.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas Roubaix, and Roubaix in around 5h 36m.

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