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The average train between Edinburgh and Ghent takes 10h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 10h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre station via King's Cross station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
Edinburgh to Ghent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Ghent is 710.8 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas Roubaix, and Roubaix in around 7h 54m.
