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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Cardiff is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Cardiff is to drive and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs £80 - £310.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Cardiff Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Mechelen to Cardiff?

The distance between Mechelen and Cardiff is 395 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs £150 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Mechelen to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Cardiff train from?

Mechelen to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Mechelen to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h and costs £150 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 11h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £240 and takes 6h 31m.

What is the time difference between Mechelen and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Mechelen. It is currently 6:37 PM in Mechelen and 5:37 PM in Cardiff.

Where does the Mechelen to Cardiff train arrive?

Mechelen to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Mechelen to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Mechelen to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h
£151–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus RegioJet 10
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
11h 48m
£46–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
9h 1m
£65–204
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Mechelen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
6h 39m
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Drive from Mechelen to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 58m
£94–249
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mechelen to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
7h 48m
£114–166
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Drive from Mechelen to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
4h 41m
£85–304
Fly Brussels Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BRU - CWL
6h 31m
£66–233
Fly Brussels Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BRU - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 58m
£80–218
Fly Brussels Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BRU - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 59m
£142–343
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Malines to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 46m
£172–465

Mechelen to Cardiff by train and subway

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Map of how to get from Mechelen to Cardiff.

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Distance: 392.4 mi
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Malines to Cardiff Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Malines to University RE via Bruxelles-Midi, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, and London Victoria in around 11h 48m.

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