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Compare train, coach and flight for Birmingham to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £257.
Distance: 418 km
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£90 Average Price Cheapest | £237 Average Price | £257 Average Price |
11h 37m Average total duration 11h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Ghent from Birmingham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Ghent is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Birmingham to Ghent
Travel to Ghent easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Ghent.

There are 3 ways to get from Birmingham to Ghent: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Ghent from Birmingham is by taking a coach, which costs on average £26.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Birmingham to Ghent:
Taking a coach costs £75 less than taking a flight, which costs on average £100 for the same trip.
Taking a coach costs £1 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £1.
The quickest way to travel between Birmingham and Ghent is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Ghent by coach takes 11 h 25 min on average.
Train takes on average 5 h 30 min.
Ghent is approximately 259 miles away from Birmingham.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Ghent is:
- Around 2 coaches per day.
- 13 flights per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Ghent from Birmingham as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Birmingham to Ghent:
The following travel companies offer services from Birmingham to Ghent:
- FlixBus can take you to Ghent by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Birmingham to Ghent for £26.
- Brussels Airlines can get you to Ghent by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Brussels Airlines from Birmingham to Ghent for £214 on Omio.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast or West Midlands Trains for trains to Ghent. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Avanti West Coast Birmingham to Ghent tickets on Omio for £275.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Ghent with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct coach with.
- Direct services by plane with.
- Direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Ghent as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Birmingham and Ghent.
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