The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Mechelen takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Mechelen station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Mechelen train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Mechelen train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Mechelen train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Mechelen is 324.3 km. The road distance is 442 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Malines via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 11m.