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Alicante, Spain → Cardiff, Great Britain

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Nine ways to Travel from Alicante to Cardiff

Composite routes from Alicante to Cardiff

Cheapest
Fastest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$291.13
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$60.76–$265.81

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$37.97–$189.87
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.30–$227.84
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$569.60
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$202.52
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$215.18

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$291.13
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$405.05

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$518.97

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$189.87
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$62.02–$291.13
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$291.13
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$303.79

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$291.13
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$60.76–$405.05

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$1,518.93
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$240.50

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$59.49
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Santander
Ave. Duration:
7h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.60–$126.58

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.44–$82.28

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid
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 Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Thameslink

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

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

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:
$26.58–$63.29
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from Reading to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Plymouth to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.60–$202.52
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$56.96
Train from Plymouth to Taunton
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$126.58
Train from Taunton to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24

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:
$36.71–$51.90

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:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Train from Plymouth to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$253.16
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.71–$63.29
Train from Plymouth to Taunton
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$164.55

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Alicante to Paris
Ave. Duration:
23h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$215.18
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62
Bus from Paris to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Alicante to Paris
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$177.21
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49

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–$36.71

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:
$101.26–$886.04

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Cardiff is to fly and train which costs $65.22 - $206.52 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alicante to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 6h 27m and costs $65.22 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Alicante and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Alicante to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Alicante and arriving at Cardiff via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 29m.

How far is it from Alicante to Cardiff?

The distance between Alicante and Cardiff is 1551 km.

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

The best way to get from Alicante to Cardiff without a car is to bus via Paris which takes 36h 29m and costs $152.17 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Alicante to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Cardiff bus from?

Alicante to Cardiff bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Alicante station.

Bus or fly from Alicante to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Alicante to Cardiff is to bus via Paris which takes 36h 29m and costs $152.17 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $42.39 - $206.52 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Alicante to Cardiff bus arrive?

Alicante to Cardiff bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Alicante and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Alicante. It is currently 19:08 in Alicante and 18:08 in Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Cardiff. Prices start at $56.47 per night.
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