There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Ghent by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels Airport, train
best- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
5h 18m€98–244Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Ghent Dampoortbus
17h 25m€77–126Train via London
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Roubaix to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
8h 54m€233–422Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ghentcar
9h 49m€291–362Fly Aberdeen Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ABZ - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain
6h 10m€132–373Fly Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain
6h 23m€97–276Fly Glasgow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GLA - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain
6h 8m€97–301Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Gent Sint Pieters Stationbus
6h 47m€78–236Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane INV - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain
6h 29m€133–395Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Roubaix to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
9h 45m€126–268Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Ghentcar
10h 56m€179–294
Scotland to Ghent by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Ghent is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 17h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Ghent is to fly and train which takes 5h 18m and costs €95 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via London St Pancras Intl, Gare Lille Europe and Roubaix. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Scotland and Ghent is 844 km.
The best way to get from Scotland to Ghent without a car is to train via London which takes 8h 54m and costs €230 - €430.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Scotland to Ghent, including transfers.
Scotland to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Ghent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Ghent is to train via London which takes 8h 54m and costs €230 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 17h 25m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Ghent, Belgium?
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas Roubaix, and Roubaix in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ghent Dampoort via London Victoria and Dover in around 17h 25m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–350
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–190
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €55–190
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–190
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–230
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–230
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–230
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–230
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €90–340
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Roubaix to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Roubaix to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dover to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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
Scotland to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Ghent is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 9:22 PM in Scotland and 10:22 PM in Ghent.
Scotland to Ghent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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Book your Scotland to Ghent bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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