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 - £210 and takes 7h 25m.

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 £80 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Genk and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Genk station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Genk Station perron 12 and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Hasselt Station, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 8m.

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 - £390.

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 Hasselt 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 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 8m.

Where does the Genk to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Genk to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels South station.

What is the time difference between Genk and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Genk. It is currently 3:22 AM in Genk and 2:22 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
£229–384
Train, train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
cheapest
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 25m
£69–201
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
17h 58m
£177–265
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 21m
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
£80–217
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Brussels Southbus N84
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
19h 8m
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 27m
£144–256
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Genk 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 20m
£100–249
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
8h 7m

Genk to Edinburgh by train

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9h 15mAverage Duration

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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 Station perron 12 to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Hasselt Station, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, and London Victoria in around 19h 8m.

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