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 €55 - €95 and takes 15h 30m.

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 52m and costs €85 - €270.

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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Genk Station perron 13 via London Victoria, Brussels South and Hasselt Station perron 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

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 34m.

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 34m and costs €210 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m 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 Manchester, 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 34m and costs €210 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Manchester to Genk bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Genk?

Genk is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 5:28 AM in Manchester and 6:28 AM 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 1119+ 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, train, 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 Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genktrain Ic
7h 34m
€214–363
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvaintrain
3. Take the train from Louvain to Genktrain
7h 11m
€53–214
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genktrain Ic
11h 35m
€107–243
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genkcar
8h 33m
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genktrain
5h 52m
€85–263
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels South to Hasselt Stationbus N84
15h 30m
€55–90
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Genkcar
9h 45m
€127–219
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train, line 45 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus
7h 56m
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Genktrain
7h 49m
€97–268
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train, line 45 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane MAN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Maastrichttrain
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus
7h
€65–250

Manchester to Genk by train and foot

51Weekly Services

7h 34mAverage Duration

€214Cheapest Price

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Distance: 773 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Genk Station perron 13 via London Victoria, Brussels South, and Hasselt Station perron 14 in around 15h 30m.

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