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

The cheapest way to get from England to Ghent is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Ghent is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 38m and costs €180 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between England and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between England and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from England to Ghent. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Gare Lille Europe and Roubaix. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from England to Ghent?

The distance between England and Ghent is 343 km.

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

The best way to get from England to Ghent without a car is to train via London St Pancras Intl which takes 4h 12m and costs €110 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from England to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Ghent bus from?

England to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the England to Ghent train from?

England to Ghent train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from England to Ghent?

The best way to get from England to Ghent is to train via London St Pancras Intl which takes 4h 12m and costs €110 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the England to Ghent bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between England and Ghent?

Ghent is 1h ahead of England. It is currently 4:12 PM in England and 5:12 PM in Ghent.

Where does the England to Ghent train arrive?

England to Ghent train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 863+ hotels available in Ghent.

England to Ghent - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from England to Ghent by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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.

Train via London St Pancras Intl
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the train from Roubaix to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
4h 12m
€115–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 1700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Ghent Dampoortbus N824
8h 19m
€30–54
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ghentcar
3h 38m
€188–214
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4h 42m
€97–271
Train
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Roubaix to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
4h 26m
€44–111
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ghentcar
4h 45m
€81–169
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4h 53m
€81–226
Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
5h 5m
€188–416

England to Ghent by bus, train, and subway

112Weekly Services

4h 12mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 342.9 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between England and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Charing Cross to Gand-Saint-Pierre via St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas Roubaix, and Roubaix in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Ghent Dampoort via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Dover in around 8h 19m.

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