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

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There are 11 ways to get from Wales to Alicante by plane, train, car ferry, car, bus, or car train

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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
    €75–159

  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
    5h 57m
    €44–133

  3. Train, car ferry via Lyon

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Frattontrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Le Havre to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain train
    5. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Eur / ...
    29h 24m
    €383–808

  4. Drive, car ferry

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

  5. 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 Alicantebus bus
    37h 32m
    €213–414

  6. Fly from Liverpool

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane LPL - ALC
    7h 14m
    €63–131

  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
    €101–259

  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 34m
    €55–200

  9. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Santander to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Alv
    34h 48m
    €300–1,049

  10. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Alicantebus bus
    39h 29m
    €255–959

  11. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alicantecar car
    22h 26m
    €468–616

Wales to Alicante by train, foot, and car ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration29h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€383Cheapest 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 KLM fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Alicante via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 37h 32m.

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