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

The cheapest way to get from Genk to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £65 - £190 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genk to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs £75 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Genk and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Genk to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Maastricht and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Genk and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Genk to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Genk to Edinburgh?

The distance between Genk and Edinburgh is 692 miles.

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

The best way to get from Genk to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs £220 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Genk to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genk to Edinburgh bus from?

Genk to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Where do I catch the Genk to Edinburgh train from?

Genk to Edinburgh train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.

Train or bus from Genk to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Genk to Edinburgh is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs £220 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £230 and takes 22h 31m.

Where does the Genk to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Genk to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Genk and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Genk. It is currently 11:04 AM in Genk and 10:04 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Genk to Edinburgh train arrive?

Genk to Edinburgh train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Genk to Edinburgh by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car 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 Genk to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 15m
£220–366
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to London Victoriabus N870
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
22h 31m
£61–223
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffieldbus
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
18h 2m
£179–257
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Genk to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
11h 20m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRU - EDI
5h 35m
£76–208
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Genk to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
12h 26m
£155–235
Train, train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Genk to Louvaintrain
2. Take the train from Louvain to Fleurustrain
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CRL - EDI
7h 12m
£66–183
Line 45 bus, train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus
2. Take the train from Maastricht to Herzogenrathtrain
3. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUS - EDI
7h 57m
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Diest to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
7h 44m
£96–246

Genk to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 687.6 mi
Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Genk, Belgium and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Genk to Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Maastricht Station perron D, Maastricht, and London Victoria in around 22h 31m.

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