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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ghent is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 16h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ghent is to fly and train which takes 5h 42m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ghent?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ghent is 965 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs €230 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Edinburgh to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ghent bus from?

Edinburgh to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ghent train from?

Edinburgh to Ghent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Ghent?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ghent is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs €230 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 16h 25m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ghent bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Ghent?

Ghent is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 9:00 PM in Edinburgh and 10:00 PM in Ghent.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ghent train arrive?

Edinburgh to Ghent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Ghent?

Book your Edinburgh to Ghent bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 796+ hotels available in Ghent.

Edinburgh to Ghent - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
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
8h 42m
€232–411
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Ghent Dampoortbus
16h 25m
€60–104
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
14h 44m
€160–420
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ghentcar
9h 56m
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
5h 42m
€82–218
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ghentcar
11h 9m
€181–259
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
5h 53m
€61–184

Edinburgh to Ghent by train and foot

76Weekly Services

8h 42mAverage Duration

€232Cheapest Price

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Distance: 965.2 km
Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Ghent Dampoort via London Victoria and Dover in around 16h 25m.

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