4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from London to Ghent
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry 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 £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £27.
Of the 2 ferries that leave London for Ghent every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun 23 Nov the direct ferries cover the 272 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest ferries will take 2 h 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 £56.
Distance: 146 nautical miles (272 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £83 Average Price | £208 Average Price | £277 Average Price |
2h 34m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 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* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular ferry company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
London to Ghent Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 04:40 | Arrival Time 07:10 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 09:10 | Arrival Time 11:40 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 11:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 13:40 | Arrival Time 16:15 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 09:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 02:00 | Arrival Time 05:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 19:40 | Arrival Time 22:10 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 15:05 | Arrival Time 17:40 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 18:10 | Arrival Time 20:40 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:45 | Arrival Time 11:10 | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:30 | Arrival Time 06:10 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:00 | Arrival Time 06:25 | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 12:55 | Arrival Time 15:25 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 20:50 | Arrival Time 23:15 | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 18:50 | Arrival Time 21:25 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 21:10 | Arrival Time 23:40 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 23:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 18:25 | Arrival Time 20:50 | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 00:35 | Arrival Time 03:05 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 11:15 | Arrival Time 13:40 | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 01:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 16:05 | Arrival Time 18:30 | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 13:35 | Arrival Time 16:00 | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 10:40 | Arrival Time 13:10 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 09:45 | Arrival Time 12:20 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 21:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 06:30 | Arrival Time 08:55 | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 17:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 15:55 | Arrival Time 18:25 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 01:40 | Arrival Time 04:05 | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:15 | Arrival Time 10:50 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 20:45 | Arrival Time 23:20 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 23:15 | Arrival Time 01:40 | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 13:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 23:55 | Arrival Time 02:35 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 15:00 | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 07:40 | Arrival Time 10:10 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator DFDS | Departure Time 14:25 | Arrival Time 16:55 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Live departures
London to Ghent ferry times
The table below shows live departures for London to Ghent ferries for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calais / All ships | 04:40 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 06:10 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 06:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 08:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 07:40 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 09:10 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 08:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 10:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 08:15 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 09:50 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 09:10 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 10:40 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| Spirit of France | 09:45 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 11:20 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 10:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 12:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 10:40 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 12:10 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 12:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 14:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 12:55 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 14:25 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 13:40 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 15:15 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 14:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 16:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 14:25 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 15:55 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| Spirit of France | 15:05 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 16:40 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 15:55 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 17:25 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 16:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 18:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 18:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 20:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 18:10 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 19:40 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 18:50 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 20:25 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| Calais / All ships | 19:40 Port of Dover | 1h30 | 21:10 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| Spirit of France | 20:45 Port of Dover | 1h35 | 22:20 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
| D Class Vessel | 22:00 Port of Dover | 2h00 | 00:00 Port of Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| P&O Liberte | 23:55 Port of Dover | 1h40 | 01:35 Port of Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from London to Ghent
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Ferries from London to Ghent run on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
There are 33 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 40m. There are 225 sailings per week. Ferries from London to Ghent are available to foot passengers.
Distance 146 nautical miles (272 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Ferries per day 33 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 225 |
Fastest ferry 1h 40m |
First ferry 00:05 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: DFDS, P&O Ferries from London to GhentYou can travel by ferry between London to Ghent with DFDS, P&O Ferries for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: London to Ghent ferries
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