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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Genk is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 14h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Genk is to train and fly which takes 6h 46m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Genk station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Genk Station perron 13 via Birmingham, Brussels-North train station and Hasselt Station perron 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Genk. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Genk via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Chester to Genk?

The distance between Chester and Genk is 766 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Genk without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €160 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Chester to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Genk bus from?

Chester to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Genk train from?

Chester to Genk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Genk?

The best way to get from Chester to Genk is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €160 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 14h 27m.

Where does the Chester to Genk bus arrive?

Chester to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Genk?

Genk is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 8:27 PM in Chester and 9:27 PM in Genk.

Where does the Chester to Genk train arrive?

Chester to Genk train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Genk?

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Chester to Genk - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Chester to Genk by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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 Chester to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to GenkIc / ...
7h 23m
€160–702
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt Station
14h 27m
€39–46
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genk
8h 3m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Louvain to Genk
6h 46m
€96–258
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
3. Take the train from Bruges to GenkIc
16h 46m
€69–137
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Genk
9h 10m
€157–226
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MAN - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrath
8h 37m
€106–268
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvain
4. Take the train from Louvain to Genk
8h 11m
€65–238
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Hasselt
8h 30m
€99–373
Fly Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Hasselt
8h
€109–364

Chester to Genk by train and foot

57Weekly Services

7h 23mAverage Duration

€160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 765.7 km
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Genk via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Genk Station perron 13 via Newhall St, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, and Hasselt Station perron 9 in around 14h 27m.

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