The average train between Kent and Mechelen takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Kent 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 4 hours between Kent and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 28m • 3 changes


3h 58m • 3 changes


4h • 3 changes


3h 59m • 3 changes


8h 3m • 3 changes


4h 10m • 3 changes


3h 58m • 3 changes


4h • 3 changes


8h 9m • 3 changes


4h 34m • 3 changes


4h 34m • 3 changes


4h 34m • 3 changes


10h 14m • 3 changes


4h 40m • 3 changes


4h 40m • 3 changes


4h 40m • 3 changes


8h 59m • 3 changes


4h 10m • 3 changes


3h 58m • 3 changes


4h • 3 changes


7h 53m • 3 changes


4h 10m • 3 changes


3h 58m • 3 changes


4h • 3 changes


7h 53m • 3 changes


4h 10m • 3 changes


3h 58m • 3 changes


4h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kent 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 Kent to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Mechelen station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Kent to Mechelen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Mechelen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Kent to Mechelen train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Kent and Mechelen is 264 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Malines via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 44m.