The average train between Waterloo and Ghent takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is an hourly train service from Waterloo 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 hourly between Waterloo and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterloo is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Ghent station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Waterloo to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Waterloo station.
Waterloo to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Waterloo to Ghent train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Waterloo and Ghent is 60.7 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Waterloo to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Bruxelles-Midi in around 54 min.