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Birmingham to Ghent

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Birmingham, Great Britain → Ghent, Belgium

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Twelve ways to Travel from Birmingham to Ghent

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$49.37–$329.10

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$594.92
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$822.76
Plane from Ringway Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$594.92

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$607.57
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$354.42
Plane from Ringway Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$696.18

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$379.73

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$341.76
Plane from Ringway Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$632.89
Plane from London City Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$468.34

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$379.73

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Centenary Way to London,
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Ghent
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.19–$26.58

Flibco

Phone:
+352 26 58 57 1
Website:
flibco.com/en
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$24.05

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from London Colindale to Gent
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$11.39–$15.19

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$113.92
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$51.90
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$40.50

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$202.52
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.90–$107.59

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$59.49–$177.21
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wilmslow
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$139.24

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gent-Sint-Pieters
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent-Sint-Pieters
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.35–$20.25
Train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.66

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$44.30

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wilmslow
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$139.24

European Sleeper

Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.86–$13.92

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$43.04–$51.90

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Ghent is to bus via Brent which costs $29.35 - $42.39 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Ghent is to fly and train which takes 4h 38m and costs $54.35 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Centenary Way and arriving at Gent via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Claremont Road Brent Cross and London Colindale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Gent-Sint-Pieters via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Ghent?

The distance between Birmingham and Ghent is 605 km.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $97.83 - $336.96 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Birmingham to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Ghent bus from?

Birmingham to Ghent bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Ghent train from?

Birmingham to Ghent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Ghent?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Ghent is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $97.83 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus via Brent, which costs $29.35 - $42.39 and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Birmingham to Ghent bus arrive?

Birmingham to Ghent bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Birmingham and Ghent?

Ghent is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 08:00 in Birmingham and 09:00 in Ghent.

Where does the Birmingham to Ghent train arrive?

Birmingham to Ghent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Ghent?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Ghent?

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Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 733+ hotels available in Ghent. Prices start at $50.54 per night.
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