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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Genk is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 15h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Genk is to fly and train which takes 5h 57m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Genk station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill 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 15h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Genk. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Genk via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Manchester to Genk?

The distance between Manchester and Genk is 773 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Genk without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Manchester to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Genk bus from?

Manchester to Genk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Genk train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Genk?

The best way to get from Manchester to Genk is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 15h 7m.

Where does the Manchester to Genk bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Genk?

Genk is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 3:35 PM in Manchester and 4:35 PM in Genk.

Where does the Manchester to Genk train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1045+ hotels available in Genk.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Genk by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 32m
€133–539
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill 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
15h 7m
€36–52
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genk
8h 29m
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
2. Take the train from Louvain to Genk
5h 57m
€85–222
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
3. Take the train from Bruges to GenkIc
16h 34m
€62–135
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Genk
9h 36m
€156–225
Fly Manchester Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train, line 45 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MAN - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrath
3. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Maastricht
4. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 2
7h 41m
€96–252
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvain
3. Take the train from Louvain to Genk
7h 19m
€60–173
Fly Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Hasselt
7h 54m
€84–327
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Hasselt
9h 9m
€119–385

Manchester to Genk by train and foot

56Weekly Services

7h 32mAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 773.1 km
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Genk via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Genk Station perron 13 via Newhall St, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, and Hasselt Station perron 9 in around 15h 7m.

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