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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Mechelen is to bus via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West which costs €40 - €65 and takes 10h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Mechelen is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €120 - €470.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Malines via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Swindon to Mechelen?

The distance between Swindon and Mechelen is 523 km.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €120 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Swindon to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Mechelen train from?

Swindon to Mechelen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Swindon to Mechelen is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €120 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 10h 36m.

What is the time difference between Swindon and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h ahead of Swindon. It is currently 3:32 AM in Swindon and 4:32 AM in Mechelen.

Where does the Swindon to Mechelen train arrive?

Swindon to Mechelen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2485+ hotels available in Mechelen.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Swindon 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 Swindon to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
4h 40m
€123–464
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to London VictoriaUk044 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerp814 / ...
12h 44m
€42–104
Bus via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals401 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South WestRegioJet 10
10h 36m
€44–65
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swindon to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mechelen
5h 23m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
4h 48m
€122–388
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swindon to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Mechelen
6h 31m
€110–160
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam CS to Malines
5h 51m
€156–445
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
6h 22m
€106–340
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
6h 34m
€163–567
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LTN - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
7h
€131–467
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SOU - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
7h 3m
€132–508

Swindon to Mechelen by train and subway

56Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

€123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 522.7 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Malines via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Malines via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h 36m.

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