There are 6 ways to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mechelen by plane, subway, train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Fly
best- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
1h 32m€74–257Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
9h 23m€34–57Subway, train
- Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Piccadilly
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4h 23m€122–251Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mechelencar
4h 53m€190–221Bus, train
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814
- Take the train from Bruges to Malinestrain L / ...
12h 19m€41–83Drive, car ferry
- Drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Mechelencar
6h 1m€64–138
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mechelen by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mechelen is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mechelen is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs €70 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) station to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Brussels Midi / Brussels South West via London Victoria Green Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) station to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station and arriving at Malines via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Mechelen is 365 km.
The best way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mechelen without a car is to subway and train which takes 4h 23m and costs €120 - €260.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mechelen, including transfers.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mechelen bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from London Victoria Green Line Station.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mechelen train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
The best way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mechelen is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs €70 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between London Heathrow Airport (LHR), England and Mechelen, Belgium?
British Airways and Brussels Airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West twice a week. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–190
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–210
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–65
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Bruges to Malines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- 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
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mechelen bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Brussels Midi / Brussels South West station.
Mechelen is 1h ahead of London Heathrow Airport (LHR). It is currently 10:53 AM in London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and 11:53 AM in Mechelen.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mechelen train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.
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