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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Alicante by train, plane, car, car ferry, bus, car train, or ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BRS - ALC
    6h 32m
    €48–243

  2. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane CWL - ALC
    6h 27m
    €32–204

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Alicantecar car
    31h 30m
    €275–994

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus bus
    4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Ave
    32h 40m
    €277–488

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alicantecar car
    22h 28m
    €514–692

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BHX - ALC
    7h 29m
    €105–256

  7. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane LTN - ALC
    8h 5m
    €133–721

  8. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv / ...
    5. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Ave
    33h 24m
    €270–1,104

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus
    37h 25m
    €195–332

  10. Bus via Cardiff - North Road

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Alicantebus bus
    38h 10m
    €201–316

  11. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Santanderferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Santander to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Alv
    46h 23m
    €426–543

Cardiff to Alicante by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration32h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,552.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Alicante, Spain?

Ryanair flies from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 37h 25m.

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