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 - €65 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 42m and costs €120 - €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 42m.

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 42m and costs €120 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m 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 42m and costs €120 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 11h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €270 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 6:17 PM in Cardiff and 7:17 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.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2380+ 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, 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 42m
€123–413
Bus via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus RegioJet 10
11h 51m
€30–63
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
6h 28m
€89–248
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerpbus 814 / ...
14h 27m
€44–133
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 47m
€129–187
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CWL - BRU
6h 30m
€83–266
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 45m
€137–357
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 to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
6h 19m
€105–324
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 to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
6h 15m
€109–382
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 CS to Malinestrain
6h 56m
€171–454
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 39m
€142–339

Cardiff to Mechelen by bus and train

2Weekly Services

11h 51mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Mechelen.

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Distance: 631.5 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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 42m. 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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