How to travel from Ghent to London

Travel from Ghent, Belgium to London, United Kingdom is: Partially open.

Is international entry into London from Ghent restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to London, United Kingdom from Ghent?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival for unvaccinated travellers
• Prebook and pay for day 2 and day 8 COVID-19 PCR tests for unvaccinated travellers
• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Prebook and pay for a COVID-19 test, to be taken on the end of day 1 for vaccinated travellers
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in London, United Kingdom?

The government of United Kingdom has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

The above information was last verified on 1/22/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Ghent to London closer to your planned date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return to Ghent, Belgium from United Kingdom is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Ghent from London restricted?

Entry into Belgium is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Ghent from London?

Conditions of reentry into Belgium:

• Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition for subsequent release from quarantine. It is tested in quarantine on days 1 and 7
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Ghent, Belgium?

You should observe these safety measures in Belgium as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Belgium was last checked on 1/20/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Ghent from London closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways that you can travel from Ghent to London. You can take a flight, bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to London from Ghent is by taking a bus, which costs on average $65 (€54).

This is compared to other ways of getting to London:

A bus is generally $169 (€140) less than a flight for the same route. Taking a flight costs on average $233 (€194) from Ghent to London.

A bus is $114 (€95) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Ghent to London costing on average $179 (€148).

The fastest way from Ghent to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

There are alternative travel options to London that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to London by bus can take on average 7 h 30 min.

In comparison, getting to London by train can take on average 3 h 18 min.

You should expect to travel around 169 miles (272 km) between Ghent and London.

The average frequency per day from Ghent to London is:

• 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and London as scheduled services by flight, bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ghent to London:

• Buses mostly depart from Ghent and arrive in London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
• Trains mostly depart from Gent St Pieters and arrive in London Victoria.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ghent to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• KLM can take you to London by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for KLM from Ghent to London for $233 (€194).
• Travel with Flixbus for buses to London. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Ghent to London tickets on Omio for $65 (€54).
• Travel with Eurostar to go to London by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Eurostar Ghent to London tickets on Omio for $179 (€148).

Before traveling from Ghent to London, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A plane ticket for this trip is costing $233 (€194) one way on average.
• A bus ticket is costing on average $65 (€54) one way for this journey.
• A train ticket is costing on average $179 (€148) one way for this route.

But we recommend booking Ghent to London tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.