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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Mechelen is to bus via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West which costs €35 - €80 and takes 12h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Mechelen is to train and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Malines via Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Poole to Mechelen?

The distance between Poole and Mechelen is 581 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €110 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Poole to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Mechelen train from?

Poole to Mechelen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Poole to Mechelen is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €110 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 12h 56m.

What is the time difference between Poole and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 3:49 AM in Poole and 4:49 AM in Mechelen.

Where does the Poole to Mechelen train arrive?

Poole to Mechelen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2506+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Poole to Mechelen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Poole to Mechelen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Poole to London WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
5h 54m
€114–410
Bus via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South WestRegioJet 10
12h 56m
€36–77
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mechelen
5h 52m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Brussels Airport (BRU)SOU - BRU
7h 13m
€147–364
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Green Line Coach StationUk061
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerp814 / ...
14h 4m
€48–122
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Mechelen
7h
€115–167
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
5h 50m
€96–272
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam CS to Malines
6h 47m
€139–378
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SOU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
5h 59m
€100–451
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BRS - BRU
9h 10m
€118–386

Poole to Mechelen by train, subway, and foot

56Weekly Services

5h 54mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 581.3 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Malines via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Malines via Meeting House Lane, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 12h 56m.

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