There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Ghent by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Roubaix to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
6h 51m€184–346Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Ghent Dampoortbus
12h 40m€67–141Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ghentcar
6h 11m€226–268Fly Exeter to Brussels Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EXT - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
7h 33m€125–276Train
- Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Roubaix to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
8h 5m€124–302Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Exeter to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Ghentcar
7h 20m€115–201Fly Exeter to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EXT - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain
6h€149–413Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
6h 47m€184–489Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain
7h 8m€132–366Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain
6h 48m€231–623Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CWL - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
10h 37m€151–407
Exeter to Ghent by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Ghent is to bus which costs €65 - €150 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Ghent is to fly and train which takes 6h and costs €140 - €420.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare Lille Europe and Roubaix. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Exeter and Ghent is 633 km.
The best way to get from Exeter to Ghent without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 51m and costs €180 - €350.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Exeter to Ghent, including transfers.
Exeter to Ghent bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Ghent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Ghent is to train via London which takes 6h 51m and costs €180 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Ghent, Belgium?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas Roubaix, and Roubaix in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Ghent Dampoort via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 12h 40m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
Flights from London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–300
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Ghent bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Ghent is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 3:11 AM in Exeter and 4:11 AM in Ghent.
Exeter to Ghent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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