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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Genk is to bus which costs €45 - €60 and takes 16h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Genk is to train and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €90 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Genk station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Genk Station perron 13 via Birmingham, Brussels-North train station and Hasselt Station perron 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Genk?

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

How far is it from Preston to Genk?

The distance between Preston and Genk is 814 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Genk without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €150 - €550.

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

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Genk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Genk train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Genk?

The best way to get from Preston to Genk is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €150 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €60 and takes 16h 11m.

Where does the Preston to Genk bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Preston and Genk?

Genk is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 12:34 PM in Preston and 1:34 PM in Genk.

Where does the Preston to Genk train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Genk?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Preston to Genk 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 Preston 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 28m
€157–548
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station 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
16h 11m
€47–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch540 / ...
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to GenkIc / ...
11h 43m
€89–285
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genk
8h 26m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Louvain to Genk
6h 38m
€91–253
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Genk
9h 33m
€165–238
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvain
4. Take the train from Louvain to Genk
8h 2m
€65–234
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MAN - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrath
8h 35m
€101–253
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Hasselt
8h 31m
€94–368
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Hasselt
8h 33m
€118–388

Preston to Genk by train and foot

57Weekly Services

7h 28mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 813.6 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Genk via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Genk Station perron 13 via Newhall St, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, and Hasselt Station perron 9 in around 16h 11m.

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