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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Ghent is to train and bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 10h 2m.

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 3m and costs €140 - €420.

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 12h 45m.

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 3m.

How far is it from Exeter to Ghent?

The distance between Exeter and Ghent is 706 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 3m and costs €140 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m 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 National Express, 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 3m and costs €140 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Exeter to Ghent bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Exeter and Ghent?

Ghent is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 9:41 PM in Exeter and 10:41 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.

Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 796+ hotels available in Ghent.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter 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 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 3m
€147–417
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
2. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
10h 2m
€45–98
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 43m
€114–401
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Ghent Dampoortbus
12h 45m
€52–99
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 25m
€117–178
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
7h 12m
€157–375
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
7h 6m
€191–520
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 Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain
8h
€146–442

Exeter to Ghent by train and subway

56Weekly Services

6h 3mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 705.6 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Ghent Dampoort via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 12h 45m.

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