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Eight ways to Travel from Birmingham to Mechelen

Composite routes from Birmingham to Mechelen

Cheapest
6 h 24 min
Car
582 km.
from $32
Other
5 h 6 min
466 km.
from $271
11 h 57 min
466 km.
from $61.93
14 h 36 min
Bus, Train
466 km.
from $62.30
5 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
466 km.
from $166.36
5 h 28 min
Train, Plane
466 km.
from $252.48
5 h 53 min
Train, Plane
466 km.
from $205.27

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.63–$455.68

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$607.57
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$822.76
Plane from Ringway Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$607.57

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$632.89
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$405.05
Plane from Ringway Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$696.18

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$379.73

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$405.05
Plane from Ringway Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$696.18

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Centenary Way to London,
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Ghent
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$16.46–$26.58

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from London Colindale to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.66–$16.46

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$53.16

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.16–$113.92

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$62.02–$177.21
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wilmslow
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$139.24

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Gent-Sint-Pieters to Malines
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.66

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wilmslow
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Mechelen is to bus which costs $36.96 - $50 and takes 11h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Mechelen is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $53.26 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Centenary Way and arriving at Mechelen Brusselpoort via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Claremont Road Brent Cross, London Colindale, Brussel Stadion and Kapelle-op-den-Bos Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Malines via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Mechelen?

The distance between Birmingham and Mechelen is 576 km.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $97.83 - $347.83 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Birmingham to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Mechelen bus from?

Birmingham to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Centenary Way station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Mechelen train from?

Birmingham to Mechelen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Mechelen is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $97.83 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $50 and takes 11h 57m, you could also fly, which costs $53.26 - $336.96 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Birmingham to Mechelen bus arrive?

Birmingham to Mechelen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

What is the time difference between Birmingham and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 11:23 in Birmingham and 12:23 in Mechelen.

Where does the Birmingham to Mechelen train arrive?

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

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

Book your Birmingham to Mechelen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2415+ hotels available in Mechelen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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