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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Cardiff is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £170 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Mechelen and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Antwerp and arriving at University RE via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Cardiff Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Cardiff?

The distance between Mechelen and Cardiff is 399 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £170 - £300.

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

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

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Cardiff bus from?

Mechelen to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp station.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Cardiff train from?

Mechelen to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Mechelen to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £170 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 14h, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £250 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Mechelen to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Mechelen and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Mechelen. It is currently 1:39 AM in Mechelen and 12:39 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Mechelen to Cardiff train arrive?

Mechelen to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Mechelen to Cardiff - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 12 ways to get from Mechelen to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 43m
£175–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp to London Victoriabus N1328
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
14h
£49–85
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Mechelen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
6h 39m
£196–239
Fly Brussels Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BRU - CWL
7h 9m
£76–241
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
8h 22m
£63–123
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mechelen to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
7h 43m
£110–202
Fly Brussels Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BRU - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 4m
£75–195
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane AMS - CWL
6h 5m
£93–353
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 25m
£87–277
Fly Brussels Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BRU - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 53m
£132–348
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Malines to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 41m
£172–437
Fly Brussels Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 5m
£107–261

Mechelen to Cardiff by train and subway

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5h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 396.4 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Malines to Cardiff Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Malines to University RE via Anvers-Berchem, Antwerp, and London Victoria in around 14h.

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