The average train between Manchester and Mechelen takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Mechelen station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Manchester to Mechelen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Mechelen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Manchester to Mechelen train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Manchester and Mechelen is 532.1 km. The road distance is 690 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Malines via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 49m.