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Ten ways to Travel from Cardiff to Madrid

Composite routes from Cardiff to Madrid

Cheapest
Fastest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$392.39
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$430.36
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$493.65
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$506.31
Plane from Ringway Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$544.28

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$51.90–$329.10
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$164.55
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.96–$278.47
Plane from Ringway Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$430.36

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$430.36

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$392.39
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.49–$392.39
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$493.65
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$506.31
Plane from Ringway Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$544.28

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$582.26

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$556.94

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$265.81
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$341.76
Plane from Ringway Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$291.13

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$493.65
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$506.31
Plane from Ringway Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$544.28

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$544.28

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.77–$56.96
Train from Santander to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$59.49

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$88.60

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29
Train from Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55
Train from Reading to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$253.16

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$126.58

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Santander E.A. to Madrid,
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.77–$60.76

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lille to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
16h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$151.89
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$139.24

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$22.78–$36.71

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Plymouth to Santander
Ave. Duration:
20h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$886.04

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Madrid?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Madrid is to fly which costs $54.35 - $250 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Madrid?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Madrid is to train and fly which takes 6h and costs $76.09 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Madrid?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Cardiff and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h.

How far is it from Cardiff to Madrid?

The distance between Cardiff and Madrid is 1297 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Madrid without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Madrid without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 12m and costs $239.13 - $510.87 .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Madrid?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Cardiff to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Madrid bus from?

Cardiff to Madrid bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Madrid?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Madrid is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $54.35 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $217.39 and takes 31h.

Where does the Cardiff to Madrid bus arrive?

Cardiff to Madrid bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Madrid?

Madrid is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 03:28 in Cardiff and 04:28 in Madrid.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Madrid?

Book your Cardiff to Madrid bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6259+ hotels available in Madrid. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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