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 €30 - €70 and takes 11h 40m.

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 €120 - €470.

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 €120 - €470.

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 €120 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 11h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €270 and takes 6h 24m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:58 AM in Cardiff and 12:58 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 2468+ 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, train, 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 PaddingtonPort Talbot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
5h 40m
€128–465
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South WestRegioJet 10
11h 40m
€33–66
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 24m
€83–265
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
3. Take the train from Bruges to MalinesL / ...
14h 35m
€55–125
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 44m
€129–187
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 43m
€102–266
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 42m
€137–370
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 9m
€106–422
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 23m
€105–353
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 55m
€171–417
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
7h 55m
€114–329

Cardiff to Mechelen by bus and train

2Weekly Services

11h 40mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest 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, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 11h 40m.

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