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Three ways to Travel from London to Mechelen

Composite routes from London to Mechelen

Cheapest
4 h 32 min
Car
380 km.
from $20
Fastest
1 h 2 min
Plane
Other
4 h 32 min
Rideshare
380 km.
from $14.46

Transport providers

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from London City Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$594.92
Plane from London City Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$544.28
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$430.36

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$354.42

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$341.76
Plane from London City Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$468.34
Plane from London City Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$417.71
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$468.34

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$696.18

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$443.02

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:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$113.92
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$40.50
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$51.90

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$202.52
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.90–$107.59

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 Bruxelles-Midi to Malines
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.20–$8.86
Train from Gent-Sint-Pieters to Malines
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.66

European Sleeper

Email:
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.86–$13.92

Bus operators

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:
$15.19–$26.58

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:
$43.04–$51.90

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from London to Mechelen is to bus and train which costs $20.65 - $33.70 and takes 10h 46m.

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 47m and costs $43.48 - $184.78 .

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 Intl and arriving at Malines via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from London to Mechelen?

The distance between London and Mechelen is 401 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 47m and costs $43.48 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from London to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Mechelen train from?

London to Mechelen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or fly from London to Mechelen?

The best way to get from London to Mechelen is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $43.48 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70.65 - $239.13 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the time difference between London and Mechelen?

Mechelen is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 08:18 in London and 09:18 in Mechelen.

Where does the London to Mechelen train arrive?

London to Mechelen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

Book your London to Mechelen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2445+ hotels available in Mechelen. Prices start at $67.05 per night.
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