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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Ghent to London

Showing times and prices for 17 Dec

Cheapest price

$39

Average price

$41

Fastest journey

1 h 35 m

Average duration

1 h 35 m

Ferries per day

Distance

272 km

Cheap tickets

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 $41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only $39.

Fast ferries

Of the 32 ferries that leave Ghent for London every day 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, 17 Dec the direct ferries cover the 272 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .

The slowest ferries will take 1 h 35 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.

Calais / All ships

07:35PM1h40

Port of Calais

08:15PMPort of Dover

$391One-way

0 changes

Calais / All ships

06:05AM1h40

Port of Calais

06:45AMPort of Dover

$391One-way

0 changes

D Class Vessel

11:59PM2h00

Port of Dunkirk

12:59AMPort of Dover

$391One-way

0 changes

Calais / All ships

02:30AM1h40

Port of Calais

03:10AMPort of Dover

$391One-way

0 changes

D Class Vessel

10:00AM2h00

Port of Dunkirk

11:00AMPort of Dover

$391One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach, flight and ferry for Ghent to London

Omio recommends booking the coach 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 $30. 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 $30, and a train costs an average of $136.

Distance: 146 nautical miles (272 km)

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Ferry	Most popular Coach	Train	Flight
$38 Average Price Cheapest	$94 Average Price	$279 Average Price	$185 Average Price
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time*	8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 56m Average total duration 1h 56m 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.

Ghent to London Ferry Timetables

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Operator P&O Ferries	Departure Time 06:15AM	Arrival Time 06:55AM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri
Operator P&O Ferries	Departure Time 12:00PM	Arrival Time 12:35PM	Duration 1h35	Sailing Days Wed, Fri
Operator P&O Ferries	Departure Time 07:00PM	Arrival Time 07:35PM	Duration 1h35	Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri
Operator P&O Ferries	Departure Time 08:00AM	Arrival Time 08:35AM	Duration 1h35	Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 04:00AM	Arrival Time 05:00AM	Duration 2h00	Sailing Days Wed, Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 02:10AM	Arrival Time 02:50AM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 02:30AM	Arrival Time 03:10AM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Wed
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 10:30AM	Arrival Time 11:10AM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 11:59PM	Arrival Time 12:59AM	Duration 2h00	Sailing Days Wed
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 03:15PM	Arrival Time 03:55PM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Fri
Operator P&O Ferries	Departure Time 01:40AM	Arrival Time 02:15AM	Duration 1h35	Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 11:10PM	Arrival Time 11:50PM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Wed
Operator P&O Ferries	Departure Time 05:15PM	Arrival Time 05:50PM	Duration 1h35	Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 03:35AM	Arrival Time 04:15AM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 08:00AM	Arrival Time 09:00AM	Duration 2h00	Sailing Days Wed, Fri
Operator P&O Ferries	Departure Time 04:30AM	Arrival Time 05:15AM	Duration 1h45	Sailing Days Wed, Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 12:00PM	Arrival Time 01:00PM	Duration 2h00	Sailing Days Wed, Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 04:00PM	Arrival Time 05:00PM	Duration 2h00	Sailing Days Wed, Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 05:40AM	Arrival Time 06:20AM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 11:50AM	Arrival Time 12:30PM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Fri
Operator P&O Ferries	Departure Time 01:20PM	Arrival Time 01:55PM	Duration 1h35	Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 06:05PM	Arrival Time 06:45PM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Wed
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 07:35AM	Arrival Time 08:15AM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Wed
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 08:00PM	Arrival Time 09:00PM	Duration 2h00	Sailing Days Wed, Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 12:50AM	Arrival Time 01:30AM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Fri
Operator P&O Ferries	Departure Time 10:25PM	Arrival Time 11:00PM	Duration 1h35	Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 01:15PM	Arrival Time 01:55PM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 06:01PM	Arrival Time 06:41PM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 06:00PM	Arrival Time 07:00PM	Duration 2h00	Sailing Days Wed, Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 10:00AM	Arrival Time 11:00AM	Duration 2h00	Sailing Days Wed, Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 04:35PM	Arrival Time 05:15PM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Wed, Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 08:25AM	Arrival Time 09:05AM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 07:35PM	Arrival Time 08:15PM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Wed
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 12:50PM	Arrival Time 01:30PM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Wed
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 06:05AM	Arrival Time 06:45AM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Wed
Operator P&O Ferries	Departure Time 03:00PM	Arrival Time 03:45PM	Duration 1h45	Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 10:45PM	Arrival Time 11:25PM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 06:00AM	Arrival Time 07:00AM	Duration 2h00	Sailing Days Wed, Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 09:20PM	Arrival Time 10:00PM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 09:05AM	Arrival Time 09:45AM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Wed
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 02:20PM	Arrival Time 03:00PM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Wed
Operator P&O Ferries	Departure Time 09:50AM	Arrival Time 10:35AM	Duration 1h45	Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 07:00AM	Arrival Time 07:40AM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 08:01PM	Arrival Time 08:41PM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Fri
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 11:20AM	Arrival Time 12:00PM	Duration 1h40	Sailing Days Wed
Operator DFDS	Departure Time 02:00PM	Arrival Time 03:00PM	Duration 2h00	Sailing Days Wed, Fri

Live departures

Ghent to London ferry times

The table below shows live departures for Ghent to London ferries for today, Tuesday, 16 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.

Last updated at 5:44 am

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
P&O Pioneer	7:00 am Port of Calais	1h35	8:35 am Port of Dover	0 changesdirect
Spirit of France	8:50 am Port of Calais	1h45	10:35 am Port of Dover	0 changesdirect
P&O Pioneer	12:20 pm Port of Calais	1h35	1:55 pm Port of Dover	0 changesdirect
Spirit of France	2:00 pm Port of Calais	1h45	3:45 pm Port of Dover	0 changesdirect
P&O Liberte	4:15 pm Port of Calais	1h35	5:50 pm Port of Dover	0 changesdirect
P&O Pioneer	6:00 pm Port of Calais	1h35	7:35 pm Port of Dover	0 changesdirect
P&O Liberte	9:25 pm Port of Calais	1h35	11:00 pm Port of Dover	0 changesdirect
Wednesday, 17 December
P&O Pioneer	12:40 am Port of Calais	1h35	2:15 am Port of Dover	0 changesdirect
Calais / All ships	1:30 am Port of Calais	1h40	3:10 am Port of Dover	0 changesdirect
D Class Vessel	3:00 am Port of Dunkirk	2h00	5:00 am Port of Dover	0 changesdirect
Spirit of France	3:30 am Port of Calais	1h45	5:15 am Port of Dover	0 changesdirect
D Class Vessel	5:00 am Port of Dunkirk	2h00	7:00 am Port of Dover	0 changesdirect
Calais / All ships	5:05 am Port of Calais	1h40	6:45 am Port of Dover	0 changesdirect
P&O Liberte	5:15 am Port of Calais	1h40	6:55 am 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 33 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $30 if you book in advance.

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 35m. There are 225 sailings per week. Ferries from Ghent to London are available to foot passengers.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

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Distance

146 nautical miles (272 km)

Average sailing duration

1h 39m

Cheapest ticket price

$30

Ferries per day

Direct ferries

Available

Average weekly sailings

225

Fastest ferry

1h 35m

First ferry

00:05

Last ferry

23:55

Cabins

Available

Vehicles

Available

Foot passengers

Available

Price information

Ferry operators: DFDS, P&O Ferries from Ghent to LondonYou can travel by ferry between Ghent to London with DFDS, P&O Ferries for as low as $30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

DFDS

About

DFDS is a Danish shipping and logistics company that operates a fleet of ferries that provide transportation services for passengers and cargo across several routes in Europe. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Some of the routes operated by DFDS include crossings between Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Norway, the UK, and Holland.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

2h 0m

Cheapest Price

$31

DFDS frequency

19 a day

Additional luggage

Additional luggage can be carried for a fee

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations possible up to 24 hours before departure

Amenities on board the ferry

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurants, cafes, and bars available with various dining options

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible facilities available on most ships. Assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility. Please inform at time of booking.

Pets

Small pets allowed in pet-friendly cabins or kennels. Dogs must be leashed and muzzled in public areas.

Cabin reservation

Various cabin types available from standard to deluxe suites

Car on board

P&O Ferries

About

P&O Ferries is a British shipping company, established in 2002 through mergers and acquisitions within P&O, and owned by Dubai-based DP World since 2019. It operates passenger and freight ferry services across the English Channel, North Sea, and Irish Sea. Key routes include Dover to Calais, Hull to Rotterdam, and Cairnryan to Larne. P&O Ferries offers a range of onboard facilities such as restaurants, bars, entertainment, and duty-free shopping. They also provide various ticket options and deals, including short breaks and offers for families.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 35m

Cheapest Price

$38

P&O Ferries frequency

10 a day

Additional luggage

Additional luggage allowed for a fee

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations possible up to 24 hours before departure

Amenities on board the ferry

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Multiple restaurants, cafes, and bars available onboard

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair access available on most ships. Accessible cabins available on some routes. Assistance available for boarding and disembarking.

Pets

Dogs and cats allowed in pet-friendly cabins or kennels. Must be kept on leash in designated areas.

Cabin reservation

Available on most routes, must be booked in advance

Car on board

FAQs: Ghent to London ferries

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to London by ferry. 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 ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap ferry tickets from Ghent to London can start from as little as $38 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Ghent to London is $42; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Ghent to London ferry time is 1 h 30 min covering the 272 km long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first ferry from Ghent to London leaves at 12: 05am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last ferry from Ghent to London leaves at 11: 55pm.

Yes, there are 27 direct ferries a day from Ghent to London with DFDS or P&O Ferries. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct ferries.

Yes, you can book a cabin on sailings from Ghent to London with DFDS

Yes, travelling with a vehicle from Ghent to London is possible with DFDS.

Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Ghent to London is possible with DFDS. We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need to book your travel to the departure port, check our trains, buses, and flight options on Omio.

When taking a ferry from Ghent to London, you can count on DFDS or P& O Ferries for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible ferry operators who offer a service between Ghent and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a ferry ticket.

A day trip to London from Ghent is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a ferry from Ghent to London is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel from Ghent to London including taking a train, coach, flight or ferry.

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Overview: Ferry from Ghent to London

Ferry operators: DFDS, P&O Ferries from Ghent to LondonYou can travel by ferry between Ghent to London with DFDS, P&O Ferries for as low as $30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

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