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Cardiff to Mechelen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Mechelen takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. 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 13m
Duration
632 km
Distance
€248
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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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
6h 3m
€202–367

Cardiff to Mechelen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 6:20 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 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 631.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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 6h 3m.

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