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Madrid to Cardiff

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Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$316.44
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$468.34
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$594.92
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$531.63

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$50.63–$316.44
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.10–$227.84
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$151.89
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$367.08
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.49–$417.71

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$556.94

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$316.44
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$481.00
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$594.92
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$531.63

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$481.00

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$531.63

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$493.65
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$544.28

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$354.42
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$367.08
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$49.37–$240.50

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$316.44
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$481.00
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$594.92
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$531.63

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Vitoria/Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$55.69
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.77–$58.23

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Lille Europe to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$82.28

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Lille Europe to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$62.02
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$94.93–$215.18
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$82.28
Train from Reading to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$164.55
Train from St Budeaux Ferry Road to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$240.50
Train from Plymouth to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$240.50

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$50.63

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$69.62
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Wilmslow to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$120.25

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Santander
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$58.23

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Lille
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$151.89
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
16h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
16h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$126.58
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$58.23

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$21.52–$35.44

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Santander to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$886.04

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Cardiff is to fly which costs $45.65 - $206.52 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 6h 16m and costs $65.22 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Cardiff via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 34m.

How far is it from Madrid to Cardiff?

The distance between Madrid and Cardiff is 1297 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Cardiff without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h and costs $228.26 - $510.87 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Madrid to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Cardiff bus from?

Madrid to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Bus or fly from Madrid to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Madrid to Cardiff is to fly which takes 8h 53m and costs $45.65 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $217.39 and takes 30h 34m.

Where does the Madrid to Cardiff bus arrive?

Madrid to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Madrid. It is currently 09:20 in Madrid and 08:20 in Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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