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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardiff to Alicante

Composite routes from Cardiff to Alicante

Cheapest
21 h 48 min
Car
2249 km.
from $123
Other
6 h 17 min
Train, Plane
1475 km.
from $98.60
32 h 20 min
Train
1475 km.
from $584.08
7 h 29 min
Train, Plane
1475 km.
from $236.52
8 h 3 min
Train, Plane
1475 km.
from $262.45
33 h 30 min
1474 km.
from $506.98
37 h 30 min
1473 km.
from $279.07

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$367.08

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$37.97–$189.87
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.43–$278.47
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$569.60
Plane from Luton Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$44.30–$227.84

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$189.87
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$354.42
Plane from Luton Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$1,518.93
Plane from Luton Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$265.81

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Leon to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$46.83
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62
Train from Santander to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$59.49
Train from Santander to Alacant/Alicante
Ave. Duration:
7h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.60–$126.58

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Leon to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$63.29
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

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

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Email:
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.44–$82.28

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
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 Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$88.60–$189.87
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
Email:
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
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$240.50

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lille to Leon
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87
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 Alicante
Ave. Duration:
22h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$215.18

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 Alicante
Ave. Duration:
22h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$177.21

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
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
Email:
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 Alicante?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alicante is to train and fly which costs $65.22 - $206.52 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Alicante is to train and fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $65.22 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Alicante?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Cardiff and arriving at Alicante via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 30m.

Is there a direct flight between Cardiff and Alicante?

Yes, there are direct flights between Cardiff and Alicante; these take 2h 20m and cost $46.74 - $239.13 .

How far is it from Cardiff to Alicante?

The distance between Cardiff and Alicante is 1553 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alicante without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 20m and costs $271.74 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Cardiff to Alicante, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Alicante bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Alicante?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alicante is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $53.26 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $141.30 - $260.87 and takes 37h 30m.

Where does the Cardiff to Alicante bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Alicante?

Alicante is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 05:14 in Cardiff and 06:14 in Alicante.

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

Book your Cardiff to Alicante bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Alicante?

There are 4115+ hotels available in Alicante. Prices start at $73.16 per night.
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