What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent is to bus which costs €15 - €24 and takes 7h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent is to subway and train which takes 4h 32m and costs €85 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 station and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Ghent is 455 km.

How do I travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent without a car is to subway and train which takes 4h 32m and costs €85 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent bus from?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent train from?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent bus arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Ghent?

Ghent is 1h ahead of Heathrow Terminal 5. It is currently 2:34 AM in Heathrow Terminal 5 and 3:34 AM in Ghent.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent train arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.

How do I get a train ticket from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent?

Book your Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent bus tickets online with FlixBus.

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Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent - 9 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent by subway, 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.

Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
4h 32m
€89–327
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
7h 24m
€15–24
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ghent
3h 40m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4h 44m
€83–220
Subway, train via Lille
1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Roubaix to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
5h 23m
€52–330
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Ghent DampoortN824
9h 10m
€32–55
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ghent
4h 48m
€87–122
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
5h 57m
€188–390
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LHR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
5h 31m
€113–392

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Ghent by subway and train

57Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 455.1 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Ghent, Belgium?

Eurobus SK operates a bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoort 4 times a week. Tickets cost €11–14 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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