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

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There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Marbella by train, plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus

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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
    3. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus bus
    7h 22m
    €60–199

  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 Marbellacar car
    33h 33m
    €304–1,044

  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
    5. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus bus
    35h 21m
    €239–495

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus bus
    8h 24m
    €97–242

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus bus
    8h 26m
    €174–440

  6. 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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus bus
    4. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain train
    5. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus bus
    36h 41m
    €259–555

  7. 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 to Madridbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Marbellabus bus
    37h 31m
    €240–427

  8. 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 Marbellabus bus
    39h 25m
    €173–333

  9. Bus via 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
    5. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus bus
    39h 44m
    €158–366

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

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration35h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,765.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Park Place to Marbella via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 39h 25m.

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