The average train between Canterbury and Mechelen takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury to Mechelen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Canterbury and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Mechelen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Mechelen station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Canterbury to Mechelen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Mechelen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Canterbury to Mechelen train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Canterbury and Mechelen is 238.6 km. The road distance is 507 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Malines via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 22m.