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

The cheapest way to get from Genk to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £45 - £100 and takes 19h 1m.

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 28m and costs £75 - £190.

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 1m.

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 13m.

How far is it from Genk to Edinburgh?

The distance between Genk and Edinburgh is 538 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 13m and costs £120 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m 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 13m and costs £120 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 19h 1m.

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 5:16 PM in Genk and 4:16 PM 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.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2487+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Genk to Edinburgh by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car 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 to Brussels Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRU - EDI
5h 28m
£75–186
Bus
cheapest
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 1m
£46–99
Train
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 13m
£125–384
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
£75–233
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, 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 10m
£57–150
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EIN - EDI
8h 36m
£83–187
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 Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
7h 33m
£89–264
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
£163–261

Genk to Edinburgh by train

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9h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 535.2 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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 13m. 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 1m.

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