London to Genk train with Eurostar

Trains from London to Genk

Although Genk is one of Belgium’s smaller, lesser-known cities, it is well-served by train routes from London. Travellers can get from London to Genk in as little as four hours with the first part of the journey provided by high-speed Eurostar trains. Services depart early in the morning, and up to 10 trains run on this route every day.

Which train companies travel from London to Genk?

All journeys from London to Genk have one change. The first leg of the journey from London to Brussels is operated by Eurostar, one of Europe’s most well-known high-speed train services. SNCB Intercity, Belgium’s national express train operator, provides the second part of the journey from Brussels to Genk.

How long is the train from London to Genk?

Since trains from London to Genk require one transfer, the total journey duration depends on the timetable of the connecting train. The shortest journeys take under four hours in total with just a few minutes wait between trains. The longest can have a transfer time of over six hours, with an overall journey length of around 10 hours.

How many trains are there from London to Genk?

On an average day, there are around 5 to 10 trains on this route. Departure times vary from day to day, but the first train typically leaves around 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Most days, the last train leaves just after 7:30 p.m. Between these times, trains run once every one to three hours.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Genk?

Departure train station: Passengers to Genk depart from London St. Pancras International, a large station in central London packed with facilities like shops, restaurants, and free Wi-Fi. The easiest way to get to St. Pancras station is via tube (including via the Victoria, Piccadilly, and Northern lines) or one of the dozens of local bus lines.

Arrival train station: Trains from London arrive at Genk Station, located in the centre of the city. It’s a short distance from many of the city’s attractions, including Limburghal, the Cosmopolitan Gallery, and Emile Van Dorenmuseum. There are also multiple bus stations outside the station, serving lines 1, G2, and G6.

Eurostar trains from London to Genk

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The Eurostar is a high-speed railway company operating in Europe since 1994. It travels at 186mph under the English Channel to cities on the continent—whether you’re going to Brussels, Amsterdam or Rotterdam. The train is Europe’s solution to fly less; over 11 million Europeans chose to take the train to London from Paris instead of flying in 2019.

The check-in time for Eurostar to Genk train is around 30 minutes. This means you can arrive in plenty of time to pick up a coffee at the Gare du Nord station in Paris or St Pancras Station in London. Eurostar trains are kitted out with an onboard bistro, toilets, air conditioning and Wi-Fi to make the train journey from London to Genk more comfortable.

With three fare classes to choose from—Standard, Standard Premier and Business Premier—you can pick which is best for you; It’s easy to book cheap Eurostar return tickets in advance by travelling mid-week. You can choose to travel in comfort in Business Premier when taking the London to Genk train, get served a hot meal and drinks throughout the crossing with newspapers and access to the Ashford Departure Lounge in London.

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Eurostar Trains from London to Genk

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