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How to get fromCardiff to A Coruñaby plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, towncar, or ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to A Coruña by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, towncar, or ferry

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  1. Fly Cardiff Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane plane CWL - SCQ
    2. Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobaltrain train
    9h 57m
    €115–417

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Santiago De Compostela Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane plane BRS - SCQ
    3. Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobaltrain train
    9h 51m
    €105–366

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to A Coruñacar car
    27h 27m
    €224–924

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris to A Coruñabus bus
    32h 37m
    €226–377

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Santiago De Compostela Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane plane LGW - SCQ
    4. Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobaltrain train
    8h 59m
    €139–385

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, towncar

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane BRS - OPO
    3. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to A Coruñatowncar towncar
    10h 3m
    €437–598

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to A Coruña Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane plane BRS - LCG
    9h 40m
    €158–450

  8. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Santiago De Compostela Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane plane STN - SCQ
    3. Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobaltrain train
    8h 56m
    €165–440

  9. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Cp5
    2. Take the ferry from Plymouth to Santanderferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to A Coruña/La Coruña E.A.bus bus
    36h 44m
    €274–320

  10. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Santanderferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to A Coruña/La Coruña E.A.bus bus
    46h 56m
    €361–443

Cardiff to A Coruña by train, bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration46h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,117 km
  • Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and A Coruña, Spain?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to A Coruña. However, you can take the train to Barry, walk to Barry Hotel, take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ), walk to Santiago de Compostela Aeropuerto, take the bus to Santiago de Compostela - Estación Intermodal, walk to Santiago De Compostela, then take the train to La Coruna-San Cristobal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff to A Coruña via Plymouth and Santander in around 27h 27m.

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