What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Ghent?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Ghent is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Ghent?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Ghent is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €95 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Ghent. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Reading, Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Ghent?

The distance between Basingstoke and Ghent is 510 km.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Ghent without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €95 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Ghent?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Basingstoke to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Ghent bus from?

Basingstoke to Ghent bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Ghent train from?

Basingstoke to Ghent train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Ghent?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Ghent is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €95 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Ghent bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Ghent bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and Ghent?

Ghent is 1h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 5:45 PM in Basingstoke and 6:45 PM in Ghent.

Where does the Basingstoke to Ghent train arrive?

Basingstoke to Ghent train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Ghent?

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Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 783+ hotels available in Ghent.

Basingstoke to Ghent - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Basingstoke to Ghent by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
4h 48m
€98–312
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Ghent Dampoortbus
9h 50m
€39–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain Basingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
7h 50m
€49–63
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ghentcar
4h 2m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
5h 34m
€92–232
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
6h 21m
€85–308
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ghentcar
5h 16m
€84–130
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain
5h 35m
€142–411
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain
5h 48m
€106–417

Basingstoke to Ghent by train and subway

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4h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 510 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Ghent Dampoort via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 9h 50m.

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