4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Ghent
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£106
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
8 h 3 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Ghent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Ghent will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £46.
Of the 3 buses that leave London for Ghent every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 272 km distance in an average of 8 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach, flight and ferry for London to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £57.
Distance: 272 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Ferry |
|---|---|---|---|
£83 Average Price | £208 Average Price | £278 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Ghent bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Ghent coaches for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 15h15 | 00:45 Gent, Ghent | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 14h40 | 02:40 Gent, Ghent | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 16h40 | 12:10 Gent, Ghent | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 17h25 | 13:55 Gent, Ghent | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Ghent
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Belgium
Buses from London to Ghent run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 272 km distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 272 km |
Average bus duration 7h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Ourbus, Infobus from London to GhentYou can travel by bus between London to Ghent with FlixBus, Ourbus, Infobus for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from London to Ghent
There are multiple bus companies servicing this route and they include Eurostar, Flixbus and Eurolines UK. The buses are not direct as there is one change along the way at Bruxelles-Midi. The departure station for buses from London to Ghent is London St Pancras International while the departure station is Gent St Pieters. It takes an estimated 5 hours and 30 minutes to about 6 hours to complete the journey. Flixbus has a bus leaving the station three times a day while the Eurolines UK bus leaves once daily. These buses are available every day of the week.
FAQs: London to Ghent coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Ghent by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ghent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Gent, Ghent, located 3.3 miles (5.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Ghent
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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