The average train between Retford and Ghent takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Retford and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Ghent station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Retford to Ghent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Retford to Ghent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Retford to Ghent train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Retford and Ghent is 405.8 km. The road distance is 562 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas, and Roubaix in around 5h 30m.