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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £55 - £100 and takes 13h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Cowes is to train and fly and ferry which takes 7h 34m and costs £140 - £400.

How far is it from Ghent to Cowes?

The distance between Ghent and Cowes is 499 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 17m and costs £210 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Ghent to Cowes, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ghent and Cowes?

Cowes is 1h behind Ghent. It is currently 7:02 PM in Ghent and 6:02 PM in Cowes.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3300+ hotels available in Cowes.

Ghent to Cowes - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ghent to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Coventrytrain
4. Take the train from Coventry to Southampton Centraltrain
5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
9h 17m
£211–393
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
13h 48m
£55–99
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BRU - SOU
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
8h 25m
£130–299
Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 48m
£167–485
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane AMS - SOU
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 34m
£149–396
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BRU - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
8h 36m
£126–356
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
10h 10m
£125–340
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Gatwick Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane AMS - LGW
4. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain
5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
9h 30m
£140–366

Ghent to Cowes by train, foot, bus, and ferry

110Weekly Services

9h 17mAverage Duration

£211Cheapest Price

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Distance: 495.9 mi
Duration: 9h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Ghent to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Bruxelles-Midi, take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to London Euston, take the train to Coventry, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Marlands, take the bus to Albion Place, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via London Victoria, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 13h 48m.

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