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How to get fromCardiff to Palakkadby train, plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Palakkad by train, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane BHX - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Palakkadtaxi taxi
    18h 49m
    ₹32,714–77,604

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane LHR - BLR
    3. Take the train from Yelahanka Jn. to Palakkadtrain train
    24h 39m
    ₹29,439–104,983

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane LHR - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Palakkadtaxi taxi
    17h 31m
    ₹41,519–105,693

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane LHR - CJB
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypassbus bus
    19h 23m
    ₹47,299–82,983

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane BHX - CCJ
    3. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain train
    20h 50m
    ₹32,004–81,504

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane LHR - CCJ
    3. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain train
    19h 12m
    ₹39,809–79,593

  7. Fly Cardiff Airport to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane CWL - CJB
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypassbus bus
    22h 1m
    ₹44,911–111,223

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration16h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket₹24,245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,602 km
  • Duration: 18h 49m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Palakkad, India?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Palakkad. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), then take the taxi to Palakkad. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), then take the taxi to Palakkad.

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