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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Ghent to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of DKK 223 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of DKK 223, while a flight costs an average of DKK 4,479.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
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DKK 1,584 Average price | DKK 510 Average price | DKK 4,479 Average price | DKK 223 Average price Cheapest | DKK 319 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 21m Average total duration 9h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 14m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ghent to London
Compare the available ways to get from Ghent to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to London:
A ferry is DKK 287 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ghent to London costing on average DKK 510.
A ferry is DKK 1,362 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to London costing on average DKK 1,584.
A ferry is DKK 4,257 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to London costing on average DKK 4,479.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
Flight takes on average 8h 14m.
Bus takes on average 10h 21m.
You'll arrive about 1h 50m sooner (2h 33m by train vs 4h 23m by car). Tickets start at around DKK 1,584 compared to roughly DKK 319 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Ghent to London
How to get from Ghent to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ghent to London is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- DFDS Seaways
7:35 PM 1h40 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal 8:15 PM Port of Dover DKK 200 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- DFDS Seaways
7:35 PM 1h40 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal 8:15 PM Port of Dover DKK 200 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
BA3959:50 PM 1h05 Brussels Airport 9:55 PM London Heathrow Airport DKK 2,628 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 9153+
28154:41 PM 3h19 Ghent St Pieters 7:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) DKK 1,351 1 One-way 1 transfer - 9167+2818
7:41 PM 3h16 Ghent St Pieters 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) DKK 1,622 1 One-way 1 transfer - 9147+2814
3:41 PM 3h16 Ghent St Pieters 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) DKK 1,622 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
1:15 PM 17h10 Gent, Ghent 5:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station DKK 494 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:30 AM 13h45 Gent, Ghent 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station DKK 641 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
4:10 PM 14h25 Gent, Ghent 5:35 AM London, Victoria Coach Station DKK 959 1 One-way 1 transfer
SN21039:10 PM 1h10 Brussels Airport 9:20 PM London Heathrow Airport DKK 1,247 1 One-way 0 transfers- SN2095
4:55 PM 1h10 Brussels Airport 5:05 PM London Heathrow Airport DKK 1,247 1 One-way 0 transfers - LX4241+
LX4663:20 PM 4h10 Brussels Airport 6:30 PM London City Airport DKK 1,585 1 One-way 1 transfer
- DFDS Seaways
7:35 AM 1h40 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal 8:15 AM Port of Dover DKK 200 1 One-way 0 transfers - DFDS Seaways
6:05 PM 1h40 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal 6:45 PM Port of Dover DKK 200 1 One-way 0 transfers - DFDS Seaways
11:00 PM 1h40 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal 11:40 PM Port of Dover DKK 200 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to London:
A ferry is DKK 287 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ghent to London costing on average DKK 510.
A ferry is DKK 1,362 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to London costing on average DKK 1,584.
A ferry is DKK 4,257 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to London costing on average DKK 4,479.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
Flight takes on average 8h 14m.
Bus takes on average 10h 21m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 19 ferries per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and London as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal and arrive in Port of Dover.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, TopBus, Infobus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries, DFDS to go to London by ferry.
- Travel with Qatar Airways, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Indigo Airlines, Eurowings, ITA, Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet to go to London by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, TopBus, Infobus.
- 19 direct ferries per day with Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries, DFDS.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways, Brussels Airlines, easyJet.
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