There are 8 ways to get from Kent to Mechelen by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, train, plane, or car ferry
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Train via Ashford International
best- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4h 45m€140–266Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Kent to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Mechelencar
4h 33m€48–114Bus
- Take the bus from Dover to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N814
- Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7 to Rumst Busstationbus X19
8h 38m€51–83Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mechelencar
3h 24m€174–197Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
5h 16m€121–391Train
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
5h 32m€138–264Train, bus
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
9h 29m€60–106Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
- Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malinestrain
5h 40m€163–505
Kent to Mechelen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kent to Mechelen is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kent to Mechelen is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €170 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Loder Close and arriving at Mechelen Biest via Dover, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7 and Rumst Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kent to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Malines via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Kent and Mechelen is 501 km.
The best way to get from Kent to Mechelen without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 45m and costs €140 - €270.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Kent to Mechelen, including transfers.
Kent to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.
Kent to Mechelen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
The best way to get from Kent to Mechelen is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 45m and costs €140 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Kent, England and Mechelen, Belgium?
You can take a train from Lenham to Malines via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Loder Close to Mechelen Biest via Ashford International station, Ashford International, Dover Priory, Dover, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7, and Rumst Busstation in around 8h 38m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
Flights from London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–300
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–220
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–29
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dover to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B7 to Rumst Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–50
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Kent to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Mechelen is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 6:31 PM in Kent and 7:31 PM in Mechelen.
Kent to Mechelen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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