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 £35 - £80 and takes 12h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £110 - £400.

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 5h 53m.

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 5h 53m and costs £110 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m 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 5h 53m and costs £110 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 12h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £260 and takes 6h 48m.

What is the time difference between Mechelen and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Mechelen. It is currently 4:48 PM in Mechelen and 3:48 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.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1521+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Mechelen to Cardiff - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 13 ways to get from Mechelen to Cardiff 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 53m
£116–399
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp to Calais814
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GD
12h 37m
£37–78
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Mechelen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
6h 36m
Fly Brussels Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BRU - CWL
6h 48m
£72–256
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.Eurostar
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
8h 6m
£69–217
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mechelen to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
7h 40m
£114–167
Fly Brussels Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BRU - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 58m
£71–222
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)AMS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 29m
£67–282
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)AMS - CWL
6h 14m
£93–376
Fly Brussels Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BRU - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
5h 56m
£108–335
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Malines to Rotterdam CS
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)RTM - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
6h 43m
£136–393
Fly Brussels Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRU - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central
8h 2m
£120–264
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)AMS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 50m
£88–369

Mechelen to Cardiff by train, foot, and bus

82Weekly Services

12h 37mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 392.3 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mechelen to Kingsway GD via Antwerpen-Berchem, Antwerp, Calais, and London Victoria in around 12h 37m.

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