Rome2Rio

How to get fromAshford to Ghentby train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, or car ferry

Find Transport to Ghent

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Ashford to Ghent by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Roubaix to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
    4h 44m
    €146–250

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Ghent Dampoortbus bus N824
    5h 17m
    €45–72

  3. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ghentcar car
    2h 29m
    €168–185

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Calais to Ghentcar car
    3h 38m
    €61–135

Ashford to Ghent by train and subway

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€146Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Ashford to Ghent.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 429 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Ashford International to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas Roubaix, and Roubaix in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Ghent Dampoort 3 times a week. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Belgium

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There