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How to get fromWashington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Cardiffby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Cardiff by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane IAD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    11h 8m
    £337–653

  2. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane IAD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    12h 28m
    £241–737

  3. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane IAD - CWL
    11h 49m
    £302–1,044

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane IAD - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 3m
    £279–770

  5. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane IAD - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    15h 27m
    £306–1,018

  6. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane IAD - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    15h 6m
    £465–797

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,622 mi
  • Duration: 11h 8m

What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Cardiff, Wales?

KLM, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 4 times a day.

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