Rome2Rio

How to get fromSouthampton to Ghentby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

Find Transport to Ghent

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Southampton to Ghent by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Roubaix to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
    5h 47m
    €149–263

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Ghent Dampoortbus bus
    11h 10m
    €47–78

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ghentcar car
    4h 35m
    €210–244

  4. Fly Southampton Airport to Brussels Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane SOU - BRU
    2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train
    7h 7m
    €144–413

  5. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain train
    4. Take the train from Roubaix to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
    6h 22m
    €91–203

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Ghentcar car
    5h 44m
    €102–199

  7. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane LHR - BRU
    4. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train
    6h 7m
    €122–317

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane plane LCY - RTM
    3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain train
    6h 2m
    €181–470

  9. Fly Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane SOU - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain train
    5h 52m
    €147–399

Southampton to Ghent by train, subway, and foot

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€149Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Southampton to Ghent.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 470.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas Roubaix, and Roubaix in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Ghent Dampoort via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 11h 10m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Belgium

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There