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How to get fromCardiff to Benalmádenaby train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Benalmádena by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane BRS - AGP
    6h 43m
    €58–191

  2. 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 Benalmádenacar car
    33h 15m
    €295–1,025

  3. Train, bus via Madrid

    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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus bus
    4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain train Ave
    33h 26m
    €247–496

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane BHX - AGP
    7h 44m
    €90–234

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane LHR - AGP
    7h 48m
    €167–432

  6. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    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 Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane LGW - AGP
    8h 41m
    €112–340

  7. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane LTN - AGP
    8h 20m
    €137–299

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Rennestrain train Tgv
    4. Take the bus from Rennes to Malagabus bus
    35h 43m
    €436–725

  9. Train, bus #2

    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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus bus
    4. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain train
    36h 3m
    €267–556

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Torremolinosbus bus
    39h 1m
    €191–341

  11. Bus via Estación de Autobuses de Málaga

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 509 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus bus
    39h 5m
    €157–357

Cardiff to Benalmádena by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration33h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,731.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Benalmádena, Spain?

You can take a bus from Park Place to Benalmádena Pueblo via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses, and Terminal Torremolinos in around 39h 1m.

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