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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Margate is to bus which costs £30 - £40 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Margate is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 55m and costs £140 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Margate. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Marine Terrace via Pencester Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Margate. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Margate via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Ghent to Margate?

The distance between Ghent and Margate is 302 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Margate without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Ghent to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Margate bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ghent to Margate train from?

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

Train or bus from Ghent to Margate?

The best way to get from Ghent to Margate is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £40 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Ghent to Margate bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ghent and Margate?

Margate is 1h behind Ghent. It is currently 2:20 AM in Ghent and 1:20 AM in Margate.

Where does the Ghent to Margate train arrive?

Ghent to Margate train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
5h 18m
£136–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Doverbus N824
7h 43m
£30–39
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ghent to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3h 36m
£50–112
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ghent to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Margatecar
2h 55m
£144–158

Ghent to Margate by train and foot

125Weekly Services

5h 18mAverage Duration

£136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 300.1 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Margate via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Dover 4 times a week. Tickets cost £14–22 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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