The average train between Edinburgh and Genk takes 10h 32m and the fastest train takes 8h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Genk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Genk. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Genk at 12:22 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 10h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Genk? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Genk. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Genk station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
Edinburgh to Genk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Genk train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Genk station.
Book your Edinburgh to Genk train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Edinburgh and Genk is 798.3 km. The road distance is 1,107 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Genk via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 30m.