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Colchester to Ghent

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Colchester, Great Britain → Ghent, Belgium

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Eight ways to Travel from Colchester to Ghent

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U to Dover
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

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:
$16.46–$26.58

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$5.19–$20.25

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Dover to Gent
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92

Airport Bus Express

Phone:
0044 (0) 1279681984
Website:
airportbusexpress.co.uk/
Bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$23.62

Airlines

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$405.05

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$405.05
Plane from London City Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$493.65

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:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.50–$88.60

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:
$18.99–$20.89
Train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.66

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Colchester to London
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Greater Anglia

Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Colchester to London
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Train from Colchester to Stratford
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

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:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Ghent is to train and bus which costs $41.30 - $65.22 and takes 11h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Ghent is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $70.65 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Gent via London Stansted Airport (STN), London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Gent-Sint-Pieters via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Colchester to Ghent?

The distance between Colchester and Ghent is 510 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $70.65 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Colchester to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Ghent bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Ghent train from?

Colchester to Ghent train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Ghent?

The best way to get from Colchester to Ghent is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $70.65 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $42.39 - $70.65 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Colchester to Ghent bus arrive?

Colchester to Ghent bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Stansted Airport station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Ghent?

Ghent is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 09:03 in Colchester and 10:03 in Ghent.

Where does the Colchester to Ghent train arrive?

Colchester to Ghent train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 729+ hotels available in Ghent. Prices start at $51.96 per night.
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