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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 an average ticket price of £73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £73, while a flight costs an average of £408.
Distance: 418 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£73 Average Price Cheapest | £408 Average Price | £63 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Ghent:
A coach is £336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Ghent costing on average £408.
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Coach takes on average 11h 5m.
Tickets start at around £73 compared to roughly £63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£9. The journey takes 10h 35m versus 6h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Ghent from Birmingham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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The most popular day trips by train from Ghent are Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp, Ostend and Leuven. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Ghent on Omio.
Brussels mixes stately squares and Art Nouveau buildings with a relaxed café culture and multilingual character. Known as Belgium’s capital and a hub of European politics, it is also closely associated with waffles, chocolate and comic art.
Bruges is known for its canals, cobbled streets and well-preserved medieval centre. Gothic buildings, Flemish art and a slower pace give the city a calm, historic character.
Antwerp is known for diamonds, fashion and the baroque legacy of Rubens. Its compact centre pairs grand guild houses and lively squares with a creative, modern waterfront.
Ostend is Belgium’s best-known seaside city, with a wide beach, busy port and long promenade. It is known for seafood, the art of James Ensor and a coastal character that feels lively yet down to earth.
Leuven is known for its historic university, brewing heritage and energetic student life. Its Gothic centre, led by the Grote Markt and Town Hall, feels grand yet easy-going.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Ghent:
A coach is £336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Ghent costing on average £408.
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Coach takes on average 11h 5m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Ghent as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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