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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Ghent is to bus via Romford which costs €30 - €75 and takes 11h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Ghent is to train which takes 6h and costs €140 - €400.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

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, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Exeter to Ghent?

The distance between Exeter and Ghent is 705 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 6h and costs €140 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 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 6h and costs €140 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Romford, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 11h 28m.

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 12:07 AM in Exeter and 1:07 AM 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 bus ticket from Exeter to Ghent?

Book your Exeter to Ghent bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 797+ hotels available in Ghent.

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 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 / ...
6h
€142–398
Bus via Romford
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
11h 28m
€33–71
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ghentcar
6h 11m
Fly Exeter to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EXT - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
7h 15m
€113–361
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoriabus Uk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Ghent Dampoortbus N824
13h 50m
€41–148
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ghentcar
7h 20m
€127–179
Fly Exeter to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EXT - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain
6h 2m
€157–475
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
6h 45m
€161–366
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain
6h 54m
€111–359
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
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
6h 54m
€192–529
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CWL - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
9h 32m
€110–350

Exeter to Ghent by train and subway

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6hAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 705.4 km
Duration: 6h

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, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h. 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 28m.

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