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How to get fromCardiff to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC)by plane, train, car ferry, car, bus, or car train

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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) by plane, train, car ferry, car, bus, or car train

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  1. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane CWL - ALC
    5h 20m
    €78–150

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BRS - ALC
    5h 46m
    €50–181

  3. Train, car ferry via Lyon

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Frattontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Le Havre to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain train
    5. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Eur / ...
    29h 49m
    €384–811

  4. 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 Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC)car car
    31h 31m
    €262–951

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus
    37h 13m
    €213–413

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BHX - ALC
    6h 53m
    €107–254

  7. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane EXT - ALC
    7h 29m
    €150–356

  8. Train, train to Bournemouth Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BOH - ALC
    9h 38m
    €147–331

  9. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Santander to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Alv
    34h 45m
    €301–1,052

  10. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus
    39h 44m
    €256–957

  11. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC)car car
    22h 27m
    €458–615

Cardiff to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration29h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€384Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,495.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC), Spain?

Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Alicante Airport via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant, and Oscar Esplá - Sempere in around 37h 13m.

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