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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Akureyri is to train and fly which costs $160 - $550 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Akureyri is to train and fly which takes 9h 40m and costs $180 - $600.

How far is it from Cardiff to Akureyri?

The distance between Cardiff and Akureyri is 2167 km.

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Cardiff to Akureyri, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Akureyri?

There are 142+ hotels available in Akureyri.

Cardiff to Akureyri - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Akureyri by train, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Akureyri Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)LGW - AEY
9h 40m
$181–578
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Akureyri Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)MAN - AEY
10h 12m
$163–526
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)BRS - KEF
3. Take the bus from Bsí to Akureyri - Hof
15h 24m
$247–653
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Akureyri Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)EXT - AEY
29h 8m
$196–748
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)BHX - KEF
3. Take the bus from Bsí to Akureyri - Hof
16h 16m
$329–732
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)LHR - KEF
3. Take the bus from Bsí to Akureyri - Hof
16h 21m
$288–782
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Akureyri Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)SOU - AEY
22h 11m
$215–768
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)MAN - KEF
3. Take the bus from Bsí to Akureyri - Hof
17h 53m
$291–641

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Akureyri Airport (AEY) flights

2Weekly Planes

3h 15mAverage Duration

$104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,167 km
Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Akureyri, Iceland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Akureyri. However, you can take the train to Reading, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Akureyri Airport (AEY), walk to Akureyrarflugvöllur, then take the line 79 bus to Akureyri - Hof. Alternatively, you can take the train to Wilmslow, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Akureyri Airport (AEY), walk to Akureyrarflugvöllur, then take the line 79 bus to Akureyri - Hof.

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