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What is the best way to travel from London to Ghent?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Buses and Carpool to Ghent from London. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Carpool is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
7h 10m
£33
£71
3
Train
4h 11m
£250
£250
1
Car
4h 20m
£30
£32
1

What is the cheapest way to reach Ghent from London?

You can reach Ghent with just £30 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Saturday
from £34
Sunday
from £93
Monday
from £71
Tuesday
from £33
Wednesday
from £37
Thursday
from £30
Friday

    Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    10:30
    London Gatwick Airport
    15:50
    Ghent
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £34

    • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    22:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:40
    Ghent
    Dampoort Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £50

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    10h 50m
    0
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    07:50
    Ghent
    Dampoort Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £93
  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    20:45
    Ghent
    Dampoort Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £96
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    22:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    09:05
    Ghent
    Dampoort Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £113

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    22:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:45
    Ghent
    Dampoort Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £71
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    00:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    09:20
    Ghent
    Dampoort Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £74

    • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Eurostar
    4h 11m
    0
    13:01
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    18:12
    Ghent
    Dampoort Station
    0
    Eurostar
    Economy
    from £250

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    22:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:45
    Ghent
    Dampoort Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    22:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:45
    Ghent
    Dampoort Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37

    Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 40m
    0
    22:00
    London
    03:40
    Ghent
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £30

What are the fastest trips from London to Ghent?

You can get to Ghent from London in just 4h 11m with a Train from Eurostar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 4h 20m
Sunday
from 9h 35m
Monday
from 4h 11m
Tuesday
from 7h 45m
Wednesday
from 7h 45m
Thursday
from 4h 40m
Friday

    Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    10:30
    London Gatwick Airport
    15:50
    Ghent
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £34

    • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    22:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:40
    Ghent
    Dampoort Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £50

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    22:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    09:05
    Ghent
    Dampoort Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £113
  • FlixBus
    10h 50m
    0
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    07:50
    Ghent
    Dampoort Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £93
  • FlixBus
    11h 45m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    20:45
    Ghent
    Dampoort Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £96

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • Eurostar
    4h 11m
    0
    13:01
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    18:12
    Ghent
    Dampoort Station
    0
    Eurostar
    Economy
    from £250

    • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    22:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:45
    Ghent
    Dampoort Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £71
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    00:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    09:20
    Ghent
    Dampoort Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £74

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    22:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:45
    Ghent
    Dampoort Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    22:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:45
    Ghent
    Dampoort Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37

    Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 40m
    0
    22:00
    London
    03:40
    Ghent
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £30
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from London to Ghent

What are the most popular stations in London and Ghent?

In London, you will usually depart from Euston Station, King's Cross St Pancras or Victoria Rail Station, while in Ghent you will be arriving at Akkerhage, Kon. Elisabethlaan or Dampoort Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Ghent from London? With 1 connections between 4 Train, Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between London and Ghent, you can pay as low as £30 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Eurostar: you will get to Ghent in just 4h 11m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting London and Ghent are FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and Eurostar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in London and Ghent is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Belsize Park or to Evergem, and look at flights from Rochester Airport, and landing at Kortrijk Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from London to Ghent?

The most popular companies between London and Ghent, are FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and Eurostar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Eurostar

All you need to know when you travel from London to Ghent

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from London to Ghent. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from London to Ghent

How can I reach Ghent from London?

Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Train, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Ghent from London.

How far is Ghent from London?

The distance between London and Ghent is 272.1 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between London and Ghent?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 46 kgs, and a flight 67 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from London to Ghent?

You can get to Ghent with just £30 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Ghent in just 4h 11m with a Train from Eurostar.

More routes to London and to Ghent

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to London and to Ghent. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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