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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Mechelen is to bus via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West which costs €40 - €90 and takes 12h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Mechelen is to fly and train which takes 5h 40m and costs €140 - €470.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Malines via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Exeter to Mechelen?

The distance between Exeter and Mechelen is 677 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €150 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Exeter to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Mechelen train from?

Exeter to Mechelen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Exeter to Mechelen is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €150 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 12h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €330 and takes 6h 44m.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 10:54 PM in Exeter and 11:54 PM in Mechelen.

Where does the Exeter to Mechelen train arrive?

Exeter to Mechelen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2504+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Exeter to Mechelen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Mechelen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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 Exeter St Davids to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
5h 56m
€150–453
Bus via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South WestRegioJet 10
12h 51m
€44–86
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mechelen
6h 51m
Fly Exeter to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Brussels Airport (BRU)EXT - BRU
6h 44m
€121–324
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London VictoriaUk045 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerp814 / ...
15h 45m
€51–122
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Mechelen
8h
€134–195
Fly Exeter to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EXT - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
5h 40m
€149–468
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
6h 3m
€149–377
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 39m
€96–352
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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
7h 7m
€183–434
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
8h 35m
€106–352

Exeter to Mechelen by train and subway

56Weekly Services

5h 56mAverage Duration

€150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 676.8 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Malines via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Malines via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 12h 51m.

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