Train Mechelen to Cardiff from £214 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Mechelen and Cardiff takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Mechelen to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 39m
Duration: 392 mi
Distance: £214
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Mechelen to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Mechelen and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

2:03 PM → 6:37 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
3:03 PM → 7:11 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
5:03 PM → 9:38 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
6:03 PM → 10:37 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:03 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
12:03 PM → 4:36 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:03 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
12:03 PM → 4:33 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

8:14 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
10:14 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
12:14 PM → 4:37 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
2:14 PM → 6:37 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:14 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
10:14 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
12:14 PM → 4:37 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

7:14 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
10:14 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
12:14 PM → 4:37 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

7:14 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 23m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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