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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Ghent to London
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Ferries per day
31
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Ghent to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to London will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £23.
Of the 31 ferries that leave Ghent for London every day 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue 02 Jun the direct ferries cover the 272 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 1 h 30 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.
DFDS Seaways16:351h40DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal17:15Port of Dover£231One-way0 changes- DFDS Seaways9:051h40DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal9:45Port of Dover£231One-way0 changes
- DFDS Seaways18:051h40DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal18:45Port of Dover£231One-way0 changes
- DFDS Seaways19:351h40DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal20:15Port of Dover£231One-way0 changes
- DFDS Seaways16:002h00Port of Dunkirk17:00Port of Dover£231One-way0 changes
P&O Pioneer17:151h30Port of Calais17:45Port of Dover£281One-way0 changes- P&O Pioneer6:151h30Port of Calais6:45Port of Dover£281One-way0 changes
- P&O Liberte1:401h30Port of Calais2:10Port of Dover£281One-way0 changes
- Spirit of France9:501h30Port of Calais10:20Port of Dover£281One-way0 changes
- P&O Liberte13:201h30Port of Calais13:50Port of Dover£281One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach, flight and ferry for Ghent to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 39m. 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 £19, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 146 nautical miles (272 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|---|
£28 Average Price Cheapest | £221 Average Price | £62 Average Price | £156 Average Price |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular ferry company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Ghent to London Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 15:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 13:20 | Arrival Time 13:50 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival Time 19:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 16:35 | Arrival Time 17:15 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:50 | Arrival Time 13:30 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 11:20 | Arrival Time 12:00 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:50 | Arrival Time 10:20 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 08:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 04:00 | Arrival Time 05:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 07:35 | Arrival Time 08:15 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 09:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 06:05 | Arrival Time 06:45 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 19:35 | Arrival Time 20:15 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 15:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 14:20 | Arrival Time 15:00 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 17:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 17:15 | Arrival Time 17:45 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 11:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 13:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 18:05 | Arrival Time 18:45 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 12:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 09:05 | Arrival Time 09:45 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 02:30 | Arrival Time 03:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:30 | Arrival Time 05:00 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:40 | Arrival Time 02:10 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 05:45 | Arrival Time 06:15 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 22:25 | Arrival Time 22:55 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:15 | Arrival Time 06:45 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 23:10 | Arrival Time 23:50 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Norfolk Line | Departure Time 23:59 | Arrival Time 00:59 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Live departures
Ghent to London ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to London ferries for today, Monday 1 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFDS Seaways | 12:00 Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 13:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 12:00 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 12:30 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 12:50 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 13:30 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 13:20 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 13:50 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 14:00 Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 15:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 14:20 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 15:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Spirit of France | 15:00 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 15:30 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 16:00 Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 17:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 16:35 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 17:15 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 17:15 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 17:45 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 18:00 Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 19:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 18:05 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 18:45 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 19:00 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 19:30 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 19:35 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 20:15 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 20:00 Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 21:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 22:25 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 22:55 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 23:10 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 23:50 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 23:59 Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 0:59 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 2 June | |||||
| P&O Liberte | 1:40 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 2:10 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 2:30 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 3:10 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 4:00 Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 5:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Spirit of France | 4:30 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 5:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 6:00 Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 7:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 6:05 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 6:45 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Pioneer | 6:15 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 6:45 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 7:35 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 8:15 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 8:00 Port of Dunkirk | 2h00 | 9:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 8:00 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 8:30 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 9:05 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 9:45 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Spirit of France | 9:50 Port of Calais | 1h30 | 10:20 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
| DFDS Seaways | 11:20 DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal | 1h40 | 12:00 Port of Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Ghent to London
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United Kingdom
Ferries from Ghent to London run on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 29 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 146 nautical miles (272 km) distance in 1h 30m. There are 199 sailings per week. Ferries from Ghent to London are available to foot passengers.
Distance 146 nautical miles (272 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Ferries per day 29 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 199 |
Fastest ferry 1h 30m |
First ferry 0:05 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Ferry operators: DFDS, Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries from Ghent to LondonYou can travel by ferry between Ghent to London with DFDS, Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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