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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Ghent takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. 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.

5h 30m
Duration
468 km
Distance
€167
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ter
5h 37m
€143–254

Southampton to Ghent train times

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 5:30 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 54m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 54m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 24m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 31m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 58m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 58m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 35m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 24m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 24m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 35m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 24m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 24m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 35m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 24m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 24m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 35m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 24m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 24m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 35m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 24m • 3 changes

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.

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  • Distance: 468.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 37m.

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