The average train between York and Ghent takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 York and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 53m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from York 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 York to Ghent. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Ghent station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
York to Ghent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Ghent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your York to Ghent train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between York and Ghent is 458.1 km. The road distance is 639 km.
You can take a train from York to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 51m.