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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Palakkad by train, plane, or bus

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

    best
    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 36m
    ₹52,409–87,004

  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 Whitefield to Palakkadtrain train
    25h 3m
    ₹32,049–92,454

  3. 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
    19h 45m
    ₹40,639–98,337

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    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 train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain train
    21h 55m
    ₹37,159–92,697

  5. Fly Cardiff Airport to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CWL - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain train
    24h 52m
    ₹40,023–87,357

  6. 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 Coimbatore to Palakkadbus bus
    19h 59m
    ₹41,829–85,374

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    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 train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain train
    20h 41m
    ₹38,929–96,364

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LHR - MAA
    3. Take the train from Chennai Central to Palakkadtrain train
    24h 32m
    ₹34,129–98,404

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹33,889Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8,482 km
  • Duration: 19h 36m

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 London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Calicut International Airport (CCJ), take the taxi to Parpanangadi, then take the train to Palakkad. Alternatively, 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 Calicut International Airport (CCJ), take the taxi to Parpanangadi, then take the train to Palakkad.

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