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

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane AGP - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 33m
    £45–153

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    31h 46m
    £209–403

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Málaga to Santandercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Cardiffcar car
    33h 13m
    £240–821

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane AGP - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 52m
    £142–366

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane AGP - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 10m
    £75–198

  6. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane AGP - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 48m
    £95–286

  7. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane AGP - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 29m
    £115–252

  8. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane AGP - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 43m
    £116–295

  9. Train, bus via Paris

    1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    31h 46m
    £159–403

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Granada Estación de Autobusesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    5. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus bus 507 / ...
    37h 39m
    £129–289

  11. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Malaga to Rennesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain train Ter
    3. Take the ferry from Saint-Malo to Portsmouthferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    41h 13m
    £258–383

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

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration31h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,071.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Malaga Eeaa to University RE via Granada Estación de Autobuses, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Paris, Quai de Bercy, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 37h 39m.

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