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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Mechelen is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Mechelen is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €70 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Brussels Midi / Brussels South West via London Victoria Green Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Malines via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Manchester to Mechelen?

The distance between Manchester and Mechelen is 689 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €180 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Manchester to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Mechelen bus from?

Manchester to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Mechelen train from?

Manchester to Mechelen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Manchester to Mechelen is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €180 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 43m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €200 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Manchester to Mechelen bus arrive?

Manchester to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 12:04 AM in Manchester and 1:04 AM in Mechelen.

Where does the Manchester to Mechelen train arrive?

Manchester to Mechelen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2487+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Manchester to Mechelen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Mechelen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
5h 43m
€180–311
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Malinestrain
5h 47m
€47–228
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
12h 43m
€53–86
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mechelencar
7h 52m
€241–293
Fly to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
4h 15m
€71–194
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
7h 27m
€162–282
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Mechelencar
8h 59m
€128–225
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
5h 25m
€89–276

Manchester to Mechelen by train and foot

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Distance: 689.3 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Malines via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Malines via London Victoria, London Victoria Green Line Station, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 12h 43m.

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