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Travel Information between London and Ghent

distanceDistance169 miles (272 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$24 - $120
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $24 (€21) • 7 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $80 (€69) • 1 h
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, British Airways or Eurostar

Travel 169 miles (272 km) by train, bus or flight to Ghent from London. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, British Airways or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from London to Ghent.

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from London to Ghent

How to get from London to Ghent by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
ferry

The best way to travel from London to Ghent is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

DFDS
09:10AM1h30
London
11:40AMGhent
$421One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
DFDS
09:10AM1h30
London
11:40AMGhent
$421One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Brussels Airlines
11:05AM1h05
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
01:10PMBrussels Airport (BRU)
$2431One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Eurostar
01:01PM2h53
London St Pancras International (STP)
04:54PMGhent St Pieters
$1731One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar
03:01PM2h53
London St Pancras International (STP)
06:54PMGhent St Pieters
$1731One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar
05:01PM2h53
London St Pancras International (STP)
08:54PMGhent St Pieters
$1731One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
10:30PM7h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:55AMGhent
$751One-way
0 transfers
British Airways
06:30AM1h15
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
08:45AMBrussels Airport (BRU)
$1171One-way
0 transfers
British Airways
11:25AM1h15
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
01:40PMBrussels Airport (BRU)
$1561One-way
0 transfers
British Airways
08:35AM1h15
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
10:50AMBrussels Airport (BRU)
$1611One-way
0 transfers
DFDS
10:40AM1h30
London
01:10PMGhent
$421One-way
0 transfers
DFDS
10:00AM2h00
London
01:00PMGhent
$421One-way
0 transfers
DFDS
08:00AM2h00
London
11:00AMGhent
$421One-way
0 transfers

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Travel between London and Ghent on Eurostar, Lufthansa and British Airways travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Eurostar is the premier high-speed railway service which connects the United Kingdom with Europe through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, with journeys connecting London St Pancras International with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam among other popular European cities. With its high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), the Eurostar makes travel between the UK and Europe as smooth and easy as possible. When you book your London to Ghent travel, you can choose between ticket types like Standard, Standard Premier (with spacious seats and light refreshments served), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seats, lounge access, hot meals served and priority boarding).

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly between London and Ghent and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.

        FAQs: Travel from London to Ghent

        FAQs: Travel to Ghent easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Ghent.
        FAQs

        There are 3 ways to get from London to Ghent: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel from London to Ghent is a bus with an average price of $24 (€21).

        This is compared to other travel options from London to Ghent:

        Taking a bus costs $55 (€48) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $80 (€69).

        Taking a bus costs $96 (€83) less than taking a train, which costs on average $120 (€104) for the same trip.

        The fastest way to get to Ghent from London is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h.

        Other travel options to Ghent take longer:

        Bus takes 7 h 15 min on average.

        Train takes 2 h 42 min on average.

        Ghent is approximately 169 miles (272 km) away from London.

        The average frequency per day from London to Ghent is:

        • 7 trains a day.

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

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

        • Buses from London to Ghent most often leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Gent, Ghent.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Ghent:

        • You can go to Ghent from London by bus with FlixBus, Ourbus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $24 (€21) with FlixBus from London to Ghent on Omio.
        • You can take a flight from London to Ghent with British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Luxair, SWISS or Lufthansa. Cheap tickets can be found for $80 (€69) with British Airways from London to Ghent.
        • You can take a train from London to Ghent with Eurostar. Cheap tickets can be found for $120 (€104) with Eurostar from London to Ghent.

        Yes, there are direct routes from London to Ghent with the following travel companies:

        • You can take a direct bus with FlixBus or Ourbus.
        • You can book a direct flight with British Airways or Brussels Airlines.
        • You can take a direct train with.

        Direct services to Ghent tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

        Your trip from London to Ghent doesn't have to end in Ghent. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Brussels, Bruges, Amsterdam, Paris or Charleroi. If you’d like to add Brussels, Bruges, Amsterdam, Paris or Charleroi to your London to Ghent tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Ghent today!
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