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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Mechelen is to bus which costs €55 - €140 and takes 13h 6m.

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 40m and costs €190 - €350.

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 40m.

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 40m and costs €190 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m 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 40m and costs €190 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 13h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €280 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 6:36 PM in Cardiff and 7:36 PM 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Mechelen?

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Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2440+ 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), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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 Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
5h 40m
€191–344
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Antwerpbus 814
13h 6m
€59–131
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
12h 3m
€96–129
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mechelencar
6h 39m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BRS - BRU
7h 15m
€84–236
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Mechelencar
7h 53m
€101–164
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CWL - BRU
7h 45m
€76–276
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
5h 42m
€153–372
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
6h 26m
€93–270
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
6h 31m
€90–380
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malinestrain
6h 50m
€193–487
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
7h 35m
€130–309

Cardiff to Mechelen by train and subway

56Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

€191Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Mechelen.

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Distance: 631.5 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Malines via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Antwerp, and Anvers-Berchem in around 13h 6m.

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