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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Mechelen is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 12h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Mechelen is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Malines via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Manchester to Mechelen?

The distance between Manchester and Mechelen is 690 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €110 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Manchester to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Mechelen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Manchester to Mechelen is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €110 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 12h 42m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €210 and takes 4h 3m.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 8:10 AM in Manchester and 9:10 AM in Mechelen.

Where does the Manchester to Mechelen train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2395+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Manchester to Mechelen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
5h 52m
€110–480
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus Uk076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
12h 42m
€36–57
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mechelencar
7h 52m
Fly to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
4h 3m
€71–206
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus 814
3. Take the train from Bruges to Malinestrain L / ...
15h 29m
€56–156
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Mechelencar
8h 59m
€140–204
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
2. Take the train from Luttre to Malinestrain
5h 43m
€53–180
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
5h 23m
€83–312

Manchester to Mechelen by train and foot

53Weekly Services

5h 52mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 689.5 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Malines via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Malines via Newhall St, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-Nord in around 12h 42m.

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