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Cardiff to Mechelen trains

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The average train between Cardiff and Mechelen takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Mechelen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 15m
Duration
632 km
Distance
€252
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
5h 26m
€209–368

Cardiff to Mechelen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)12h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 23m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 28m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 23m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 28m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 8m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 33m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 3m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 38m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 38m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 38m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 23m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 57m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 23m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 57m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 28m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Mechelen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 631.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Mechelen, Belgium?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Malines via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 26m.

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