The average train between Southampton and Ghent takes 6h 31m 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Southampton and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, 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 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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5h 24m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Ghent station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Southampton to Ghent train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Ghent train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Southampton to Ghent train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Ghent is 358.8 km. The road distance is 470 km.
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 28m.