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

The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Ghent is to bus which costs €10 - €12 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Ghent is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 52m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Whitstable and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitstable to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Harbour Street and arriving at Gent-Dampoort via Bus Station and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Whitstable and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Whitstable and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Whitstable to Ghent?

The distance between Whitstable and Ghent is 517 km.

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

The best way to get from Whitstable to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €120 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Whitstable to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Ghent bus from?

Whitstable to Ghent bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Ghent train from?

Whitstable to Ghent train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.

Train or bus from Whitstable to Ghent?

The best way to get from Whitstable to Ghent is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €12 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Whitstable to Ghent bus arrive?

Whitstable to Ghent bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Whitstable and Ghent?

Ghent is 1h ahead of Whitstable. It is currently 2:45 PM in Whitstable and 3:45 PM in Ghent.

Where does the Whitstable to Ghent train arrive?

Whitstable to Ghent train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 796+ hotels available in Ghent.

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 / ...
4h 53m
€127–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
5h 25m
€10–12
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Whitstable to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ghentcar
2h 49m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Whitstable to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ghentcar
3h 52m
€64–90

Whitstable to Ghent by train

56Weekly Trains

4h 53mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 516.7 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Whitstable to Gand-Saint-Pierre via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, Eurobus SK operates a bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoort 4 times a week. Tickets cost €10–12 and the journey takes 3h 3m.

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