The average train between London and Mechelen takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 4 times a day between London and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Mechelen station via Brussel-Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
London to Mechelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.
London to Mechelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.
Book your London to Mechelen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between London and Mechelen is 324.8 km. The road distance is 395 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid 5 times a day. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 2h 1m.