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

The cheapest way to get from Genk to Preston is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 17h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genk to Preston is to train and fly which takes 5h 58m and costs £75 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Genk and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Genk station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Genk Station perron 12 and arriving at Bus Station via Hasselt Station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Genk and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Genk to Preston. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Preston via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Genk to Preston?

The distance between Genk and Preston is 509 miles.

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

The best way to get from Genk to Preston without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £150 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Genk to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genk to Preston bus from?

Genk to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hasselt Station.

Where do I catch the Genk to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Genk to Preston?

The best way to get from Genk to Preston is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £150 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 17h 14m.

Where does the Genk to Preston bus arrive?

Genk to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Genk and Preston?

Preston is 1h behind Genk. It is currently 8:43 PM in Genk and 7:43 PM in Preston.

Where does the Genk to Preston train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Genk to Preston 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 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 London Euston to Prestontrain
7h 28m
£158–318
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Brussels-North train stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birminghambus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
17h 14m
£41–58
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Genk to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Prestoncar
8h 23m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 58m
£77–219
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
18h 44m
£91–184
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 Prestoncar
9h 29m
£115–195
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 Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CRL - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 40m
£64–214
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
8h 38m
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 Manchester Airport (MAN)plane AMS - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
8h 20m
£93–271
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EIN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
8h
£60–212

Genk to Preston by train and foot

63Weekly Services

7h 28mAverage Duration

£158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 505.6 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Genk to Preston via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genk Station perron 12 to Bus Station via Hasselt Station, Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Birmingham, and Newhall St in around 17h 14m.

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