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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Mechelen is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 12h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Mechelen is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Malines via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Chester to Mechelen?

The distance between Chester and Mechelen is 682 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Chester to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Mechelen train from?

Chester to Mechelen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Chester to Mechelen is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €140 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 12h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €270 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the time difference between Chester and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 8:20 AM in Chester and 9:20 AM in Mechelen.

Where does the Chester to Mechelen train arrive?

Chester to Mechelen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2508+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Chester to Mechelen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Chester 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 Chester to London EustonChester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
5h 47m
€141–578
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall StUkn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
12h 5m
€35–51
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mechelen
7h 22m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
5h 16m
€86–232
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
3. Take the train from Bruges to MalinesL
16h 2m
€64–138
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Mechelen
8h 29m
€142–206
Fly Liverpool to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LPL - BRU
6h 16m
€91–263
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
6h 23m
€84–346
Fly Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
5h 53m
€94–337
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16
7h 11m
€72–241

Chester to Mechelen by train and foot

56Weekly Services

5h 47mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 682.1 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Mechelen, Belgium?

You can take a train from Chester to Malines via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Malines via Newhall St, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-Nord in around 12h 5m.

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