What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Mechelen?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Mechelen is to bus via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West which costs €30 - €60 and takes 11h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Mechelen?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Mechelen is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €130 - €420.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Malines via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Mechelen?

The distance between Cardiff and Mechelen is 631 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Mechelen without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €130 - €420.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Mechelen?

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Cardiff to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Mechelen train from?

Cardiff to Mechelen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Mechelen is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €130 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 11h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €280 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:01 AM in Cardiff and 11:01 AM in Mechelen.

Where does the Cardiff to Mechelen train arrive?

Cardiff to Mechelen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2504+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Cardiff to Mechelen - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Mechelen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
5h 37m
€130–419
Bus via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South WestRegioJet 10
11h 51m
€30–59
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mechelen
6h 35m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
6h 18m
€83–275
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerp814 / ...
14h 17m
€45–101
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Mechelen
7h 43m
€129–188
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BRS - BRU
6h 49m
€92–258
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
6h 10m
€106–419
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
5h 44m
€129–343
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
6h 30m
€90–332
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam CS to Malines
6h 48m
€163–400
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
8h
€114–274

Cardiff to Mechelen by train and subway

56Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 631.5 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Malines via London Victoria, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 11h 51m.

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