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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 14h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 5h 58m and costs £130 - £350.

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 1m.

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 1m and costs £170 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m 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 1m and costs £170 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 11h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £320 and takes 7h 19m.

What is the time difference between Mechelen and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Mechelen. It is currently 3:12 PM in Mechelen and 2:12 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?

There are 877+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Mechelen to Cardiff - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 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 Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 1m
£171–327
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Malines to Brugestrain L / ...
2. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff North Roadbus
14h 44m
£50–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
11h 48m
£53–113
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
Fly Brussels Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BRU - CWL
7h 19m
£69–314
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
£89–161
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
7h 17m
£84–249
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 58m
£138–350
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
6h 30m
£83–336
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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
6h 58m
£93–251
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 50m
£176–436
Fly Brussels Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 6m
£114–298

Mechelen to Cardiff by train and subway

57Weekly Services

6h 1mAverage Duration

£171Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mechelen to Cardiff.

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Distance: 392.4 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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 1m. 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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