The average train between Chester and Ghent takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Ghent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Chester and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Ghent at 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 24m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chester to Ghent? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre station via London Euston station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Chester to Ghent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between Chester and Ghent is 509.8 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 37m.