What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Genk?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Genk is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 10h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Genk?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Genk is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 7m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Genk. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Genk via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Genk?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Genk is 548 km.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Genk without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Genk without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €100 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Genk?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Genk train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Genk train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Genk?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Genk is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €100 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 10h 48m.

What is the time difference between Southend-on-Sea and Genk?

Genk is 1h ahead of Southend-on-Sea. It is currently 8:35 PM in Southend-on-Sea and 9:35 PM in Genk.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Genk train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Genk train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1040+ hotels available in Genk.

Southend-on-Sea to Genk - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Genk 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 Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to GenkIc / ...
6h 24m
€105–357
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt StationN884
10h 48m
€27–43
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genk
5h
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Louvain to Genk
7h 5m
€111–298
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Ham
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
3. Take the train from Bruges to GenkIc
13h 20m
€63–129
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Genk
6h 7m
€105–151
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Maastricht
8h 3m
€91–306
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Ham
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Hasselt
7h 35m
€151–376
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train, line 45 bus
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrath
4. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Maastricht
5. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 2
8h 57m
€122–318
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Ham
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Hasselt
8h 22m
€136–442

Southend-on-Sea to Genk by train and subway

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6h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 548.1 km
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Genk, Belgium?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Genk via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chichester Road to Genk Station perron 13 via Bus Station, Basildon, Upminster, Upminster, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, and Hasselt Station perron 9 in around 10h 48m.

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