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 €45 - €140 and takes 13h 52m.

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 35m and costs €130 - €400.

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 35m.

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 35m and costs €130 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m 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 35m and costs €130 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 13h 52m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €320 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 5:39 PM in Cardiff and 6:39 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 2506+ 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, train, 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 PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
5h 35m
€134–398
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerp814 / ...
13h 52m
€46–135
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5Uk940
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-ZuidEurostar
8h 26m
€76–239
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
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 45m
€96–265
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
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
7h 35m
€83–318
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 39m
€128–343
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 17m
€94–359
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 7m
€111–462
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 Centraal to Anvers-Central
6h 40m
€219–476
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 56m
€141–323

Cardiff to Mechelen by train and subway

57Weekly Services

5h 35mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 631.4 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Mechelen via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Antwerp, and Antwerpen-Berchem in around 13h 52m.

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