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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Dover is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Dover is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 29m and costs £140 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Dover. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Dover via Calais. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Dover. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Dover Priory via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Ghent to Dover?

The distance between Ghent and Dover is 128 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Dover without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs £22 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Ghent to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ghent to Dover train from?

Ghent to Dover train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Dover?

The best way to get from Ghent to Dover is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £140 - £290 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Ghent to Dover bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ghent and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Ghent. It is currently 8:40 PM in Ghent and 7:40 PM in Dover.

Where does the Ghent to Dover train arrive?

Ghent to Dover train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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Ghent to Dover - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Ghent to Dover by bus, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, or car train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Calaisbus N824
2. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus 1700 / ...
4h 55m
£23–36
Train
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 St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 15m
£143–285
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ghent to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3h 4m
£28–79
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ghent to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2h 29m
£140–151

Ghent to Dover by train

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 127 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Dover via Calais and Dover in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Dover Priory via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 15m.

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