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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Cardiffby train or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Cardiff by train or plane

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  1. Train, fly to Cardiff Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane KUL - CWL
    21h 17m
    £317–1,221

  2. Train, fly to Bristol Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane KUL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    21h 18m
    £217–795

  3. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KUL - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    19h 56m
    £303–858

  4. Train, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane KUL - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    22h 30m
    £249–845

  5. Train, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane KUL - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    31h 9m
    £375–1,307

  6. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane KUL - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    22h 47m
    £366–1,226

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration20h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£311Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,760.7 mi
  • Duration: 21h 17m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Cardiff. However, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), walk to Cardiff Airport, take the line 304 bus to Barry Hotel, walk to Barry, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central.

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