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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Mechelen is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Mechelen is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €150 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Brussels Midi / Brussels South West via London Victoria Green Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Mechelen?

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

How far is it from Southampton to Mechelen?

The distance between Southampton and Mechelen is 526 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €150 - €310.

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

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Mechelen bus from?

Southampton to Mechelen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Mechelen train from?

Southampton to Mechelen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Southampton to Mechelen is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €150 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 53m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €300 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Southampton to Mechelen bus arrive?

Southampton to Mechelen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Southampton and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 4:29 AM in Southampton and 5:29 AM in Mechelen.

Where does the Southampton to Mechelen train arrive?

Southampton to Mechelen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2481+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Southampton to Mechelen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Southampton to Mechelen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
5h 5m
€154–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
10h 53m
€51–91
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mechelencar
5h 20m
€205–243
Fly Southampton Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane SOU - BRU
6h 22m
€113–300
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus
3. Take the train from Bruges to Malinestrain L / ...
13h 47m
€58–123
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Mechelencar
6h 29m
€81–165
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
5h 11m
€97–314
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Malinestrain
5h 58m
€173–494
Fly Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
5h 13m
€164–408
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
6h 42m
€143–412

Southampton to Mechelen by train, subway, and foot

101Weekly Services

5h 5mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Southampton to Mechelen.

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Distance: 525.6 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Malines via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Malines via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h 53m.

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