What is the cheapest way to get from Basildon to Genk?

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Genk is to bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 9h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basildon to Genk?

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Genk is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 53m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Genk. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Genk via Aldgate station, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Basildon to Genk?

The distance between Basildon and Genk is 521 km.

How do I travel from Basildon to Genk without a car?

The best way to get from Basildon to Genk without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €100 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Basildon to Genk?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Basildon to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Genk train from?

Basildon to Genk train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Genk?

The best way to get from Basildon to Genk is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €100 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 9h 28m.

What is the time difference between Basildon and Genk?

Genk is 1h ahead of Basildon. It is currently 3:55 PM in Basildon and 4:55 PM in Genk.

Where does the Basildon to Genk train arrive?

Basildon to Genk train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Basildon to Genk?

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Where can I stay near Genk?

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Basildon to Genk - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basildon to Genk by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to GenkIc / ...
6h 8m
€103–353
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt StationN884
9h 28m
€30–43
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basildon to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genk
4h 46m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
2. Take the train from Louvain to Genk
6h 45m
€112–294
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
2. Take the train from Bruges to GenkIc
12h 39m
€64–130
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basildon to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Genk
5h 53m
€102–146
Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Hasselt
7h 16m
€152–377
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train, line 45 bus
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Street
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Maastricht
4. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 2
8h 3m
€89–312
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Hasselt
8h 3m
€137–453

Basildon to Genk by train, foot, and subway

56Weekly Services

6h 8mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 521.3 km
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Basildon to Genk via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basildon to Genk Station perron 13 via Upminster, Upminster, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, and Hasselt Station perron 9 in around 9h 28m.

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