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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Whitstable is to bus which costs £9 - £11 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Whitstable is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 49m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Whitstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Gent-Dampoort and arriving at Horsebridge via Pencester Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Whitstable?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Whitstable via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Ghent to Whitstable?

The distance between Ghent and Whitstable is 167 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Whitstable without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs £9 - £11.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Ghent to Whitstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Whitstable bus from?

Ghent to Whitstable bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Gent-Dampoort station.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Whitstable train from?

Ghent to Whitstable train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Whitstable?

The best way to get from Ghent to Whitstable is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs £9 - £11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £290 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Ghent to Whitstable bus arrive?

Ghent to Whitstable bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Ghent and Whitstable?

Whitstable is 1h behind Ghent. It is currently 6:35 PM in Ghent and 5:35 PM in Whitstable.

Where does the Ghent to Whitstable train arrive?

Ghent to Whitstable train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where can I stay near Whitstable?

There are 1163+ hotels available in Whitstable.

Ghent to Whitstable - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 4 ways to get from Ghent to Whitstable by bus, train (Eurostar), car, car 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Doverbus Michalovce
4h 35m
£9–11
Train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Whitstabletrain
6h 9m
£88–289
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ghent to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Whitstablecar
2h 52m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ghent to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Whitstablecar
3h 49m
£50–78

Ghent to Whitstable by train

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6h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 165.7 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

Eurobus SK operates a bus from Gent-Dampoort to Dover 4 times a week. Tickets cost £9–11 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Whitstable via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 9m.

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