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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Mechelen is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Mechelen is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €110 - €480.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Malines via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Derby to Mechelen?

The distance between Derby and Mechelen is 600 km.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €110 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Derby to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Mechelen train from?

Derby to Mechelen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Derby to Mechelen is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €110 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 10h 5m.

What is the time difference between Derby and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h ahead of Derby. It is currently 10:58 AM in Derby and 11:58 AM in Mechelen.

Where does the Derby to Mechelen train arrive?

Derby to Mechelen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2410+ hotels available in Mechelen.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Derby 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 Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
5h 12m
€114–478
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
10h 5m
€34–42
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Derby to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mechelencar
6h 16m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BHX - BRU
6h 23m
€75–223
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus 814
3. Take the train from Bruges to Malinestrain L / ...
14h 48m
€64–122
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Derby to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Mechelencar
7h 29m
€115–179
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
5h 41m
€81–256
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
6h 3m
€117–412
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 32m
€154–529
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
4. Take the train from Luttre to Malinestrain
7h 22m
€55–206

Derby to Mechelen by train

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5h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 600.3 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Malines via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, Eurobus SK operates a bus from Derby to Brussel Eurolines Busstation 4 times a week. Tickets cost €30–34 and the journey takes 9h 47m.

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