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How to get fromSwansea to Dubaiby train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Swansea to Dubai by train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dubai International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane CWL - DXB
    15h 1m
    AED 1,074–3,797

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dubai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane LHR - DXB
    12h 31m
    AED 1,449–3,067

  3. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dubai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane BHX - DXB
    12h 54m
    AED 1,109–2,503

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dubai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane LGW - DXB
    13h 40m
    AED 1,375–6,276

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dubai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane MAN - DXB
    14h 26m
    AED 1,147–2,251

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Abu Dhabi, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane LHR - AUH
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mallshuttle bus
    14h 43m
    AED 1,435–2,805

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)plane plane LHR - DWC
    13h 5m
    AED 1,408–4,579

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Abu Dhabi, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane MAN - AUH
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mallshuttle bus
    16h 28m
    AED 1,183–2,989

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration10h 41mAverage Duration
TicketAED 961Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,779.7 km
  • Duration: 15h 1m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Dubai, United Arab Emirates?

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Dubai. However, you can take the train to Bridgend, take the train to Rhoose, walk to Rhoose station, take the line 905 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Dubai International Airport (DXB), walk to Airport Terminal Metro Station, then take the subway to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2. 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 Dubai International Airport (DXB), walk to Airport Terminal Metro Station, then take the subway to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2.

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