There are 9 ways to get from Ghent to Chester by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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
best- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
6h 37m£151–242Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to London Victoriabus N824
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
13h 20m£44–69Train, bus
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Europe to London St. Pancras Int.train
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
12h 38m£67–121Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Ghent to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
- Drive from Folkestone to Chestercar
6h 43m£203–242Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 47m£83–214Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Ghent to Calaiscar
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Chestercar
7h 45m£111–204Bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi Airportbus
- Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CRL - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 53m£53–211Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane AMS - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 29m£97–271Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Liverpool
- Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane AMS - LPL
6h 58m£88–309
Ghent to Chester by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Chester is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ghent to Chester is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £150 - £250.
No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Chester. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Chester. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Chester via Lille Europe and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Ghent and Chester is 390 miles.
The best way to get from Ghent to Chester without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £150 - £250.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Ghent to Chester, including transfers.
Ghent to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Ghent to Chester train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The best way to get from Ghent to Chester is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 13h 20m.
What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Chester via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Chester Bus Interchange via London Victoria in around 13h 20m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–160
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–170
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–75
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Ghent to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Chester is 1h behind Ghent. It is currently 6:07 AM in Ghent and 5:07 AM in Chester.
Ghent to Chester train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Book your Ghent to Chester train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Ghent to Chester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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