What is the cheapest way to get from London to Mechelen?

The cheapest way to get from London to Mechelen is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Mechelen?

The fastest way to get from London to Mechelen is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €45 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between London and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from London station to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from London Victoria Green Line Station and arriving at Brussels Midi / Brussels South West via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between London and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from London to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from London St. Pancras Int. and arriving at Malines via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from London to Mechelen?

The distance between London and Mechelen is 395 km.

How do I travel from London to Mechelen without a car?

The best way to get from London to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €45 - €95.

How long does it take to get from London to Mechelen?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from London to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Mechelen bus from?

London to Mechelen bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from London Victoria Green Line Station.

Where do I catch the London to Mechelen train from?

London to Mechelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Mechelen?

The best way to get from London to Mechelen is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 3m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €310 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the London to Mechelen bus arrive?

London to Mechelen bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Brussels Midi / Brussels South West station.

What is the time difference between London and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 12:55 AM in London and 1:55 AM in Mechelen.

Where does the London to Mechelen train arrive?

London to Mechelen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Mechelen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Mechelen?

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Where can I stay near Mechelen?

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London to Mechelen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 11 ways to get from London to Mechelen by train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2h 34m
€45–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
7h 3m
€31–47
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mechelencar
4h 19m
€186–214
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3h 46m
€83–303
Train #2 (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2h 34m
€111–187
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814
2. Take the train from Bruges to Malinestrain L / ...
9h 56m
€38–71
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Mechelencar
5h 28m
€60–132
Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malinestrain
4h 39m
€127–433
Fly London City Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LCY - BRU
5h 41m
€143–360
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
5h 15m
€130–407
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
5h 15m
€105–350

London to Mechelen by train

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2h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 394.8 km
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between London, England and Mechelen, Belgium?

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. 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.

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