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How to get fromWales to Alicanteby plane, car, car ferry, train, bus, car train, or ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Wales to Alicante by plane, car, car ferry, train, bus, car train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane CWL - ALC
    5h 18m
    €74–168

  2. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BRS - ALC
    6h 2m
    €39–213

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Alicantecar car
    31h 30m
    €263–952

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Madrid - Barajas Airport T4bus bus
    4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Ave
    32h 23m
    €207–520

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alicantecar car
    22h 26m
    €469–626

  6. Fly from Liverpool

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane LPL - ALC
    7h 11m
    €62–145

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BHX - ALC
    7h 15m
    €113–224

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane MAN - ALC
    7h 32m
    €65–178

  9. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv / ...
    5. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Ave
    33h 46m
    €282–1,070

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus
    37h 25m
    €199–385

  11. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Plymouth to Santanderferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus
    40h 34m
    €336–578

  12. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Santanderferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Santander to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Alv
    46h 18m
    €403–724

Wales to Alicante by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration32h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,493.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Wales and Alicante, Spain?

Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 37h 25m.

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