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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Ghent is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 11h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Ghent is to fly and train which takes 6h and costs €160 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Roubaix. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Exeter to Ghent?

The distance between Exeter and Ghent is 633 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €110 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Exeter to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Ghent bus from?

Exeter to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Ghent train from?

Exeter to Ghent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Ghent?

The best way to get from Exeter to Ghent is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €110 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 11h 33m.

Where does the Exeter to Ghent bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Exeter and Ghent?

Ghent is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 4:42 PM in Exeter and 5:42 PM in Ghent.

Where does the Exeter to Ghent train arrive?

Exeter to Ghent train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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

Book your Exeter to Ghent bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ghent?

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Exeter to Ghent - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Ghent by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Roubaix to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
7h 11m
€119–474
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
11h 33m
€36–73
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ghent
6h 8m
Fly Exeter to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Brussels Airport (BRU)EXT - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
7h 25m
€113–341
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Ghent Dampoort
13h 15m
€42–91
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ghent
7h 17m
€126–179
Fly Exeter to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EXT - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
6h
€162–485
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
6h 44m
€160–366
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
6h 57m
€104–349
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
6h 54m
€191–469
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
9h 27m
€113–355

Exeter to Ghent by bus

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13h 15mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 633.3 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas, and Roubaix in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Gent-Dampoort via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, Victoria station, Upminster station, and Upminster in around 11h 33m.

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