What is the cheapest way to get from Dover to Ghent?

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Ghent is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover to Ghent?

The fastest way to get from Dover to Ghent is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €160 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Dover to Ghent?

The distance between Dover and Ghent is 246 km.

How do I travel from Dover to Ghent without a car?

The best way to get from Dover to Ghent without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs €29 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Dover to Ghent?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Dover to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Ghent bus from?

Dover to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Ghent train from?

Dover to Ghent train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Ghent?

The best way to get from Dover to Ghent is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs €29 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €320 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Dover to Ghent bus arrive?

Dover to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Ghent?

Ghent is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 1:16 PM in Dover and 2:16 PM in Ghent.

Where does the Dover to Ghent train arrive?

Dover to Ghent train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Dover to Ghent?

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Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 854+ hotels available in Ghent.

Dover to Ghent - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dover to Ghent by bus, train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, or car train

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Dover to Ghent Dampoortbus N824
3h 50m
€29–47
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
4h 38m
€156–311
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry Dover to Dunkirk
2. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Ghent Dampoortbus N824
5h 40m
€43–152
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Ghentcar
3h 6m
€48–105
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ghentcar
2h 27m
€164–176

Dover to Ghent by train

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 245.9 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Ghent Dampoort 4 times a week. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dover Priory to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 38m.

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