Southampton to Ghent trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Ghent takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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.

6h 45m
Duration: 470 km
Distance: €177
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
Take the train from Roubaix to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...

5h 46m

€148–263

Southampton to Ghent train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Southampton and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

11:00 AM → 5:24 PM
5h 24m • 4 changes
12:59 PM → 7:24 PM
5h 25m • 4 changes
3:00 PM → 9:24 PM
5h 23m • 4 changes
3:59 PM → 10:24 PM
5h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:00 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 24m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 54m • 4 changes
9:30 AM → 3:24 PM
4h 54m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 4:24 PM
5h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 31m • 4 changes
8:26 AM → 3:24 PM
5h 58m • 4 changes
10:25 AM → 5:24 PM
5h 59m • 4 changes
12:25 PM → 7:24 PM
5h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

9:00 AM → 3:24 PM
5h 24m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 5:24 PM
5h 24m • 4 changes
12:59 PM → 7:24 PM
5h 25m • 4 changes
3:00 PM → 9:24 PM
5h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

9:00 AM → 3:24 PM
5h 24m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 5:24 PM
5h 24m • 4 changes
12:59 PM → 7:24 PM
5h 25m • 4 changes
3:00 PM → 9:24 PM
5h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

9:00 AM → 3:24 PM
5h 24m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 5:24 PM
5h 24m • 4 changes
12:59 PM → 7:24 PM
5h 25m • 4 changes
3:00 PM → 9:24 PM
5h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

9:00 AM → 3:24 PM
5h 24m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 5:24 PM
5h 24m • 4 changes
12:59 PM → 7:24 PM
5h 25m • 4 changes
3:00 PM → 9:24 PM
5h 23m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.

Map of how to get from Southampton to Ghent.

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Distance: 470.2 km
Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas Roubaix, and Roubaix in around 5h 46m.

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