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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Azores by train or plane

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Ponta Delgada-João Paulo Ii Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ponta Delgada-João Paulo Ii Airport (PDL)planeLHR - PDL
    8h 18m
    €193–443

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Ponta Delgada-João Paulo Ii Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ponta Delgada-João Paulo Ii Airport (PDL)planeBRS - PDL
    9h 20m
    €112–218

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Ponta Delgada-João Paulo Ii Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ponta Delgada-João Paulo Ii Airport (PDL)planeBHX - PDL
    10h 23m
    €165–395

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Ponta Delgada-João Paulo Ii Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Ponta Delgada-João Paulo Ii Airport (PDL)planeLGW - PDL
    11h 27m
    €187–392

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Pico Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pico Airport (PIX)planeLHR - PIX
    20h 25m
    €206–415

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ponta Delgada-João Paulo Ii Airport (PDL) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Azores, Portugal?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Azores. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Ponta Delgada-João Paulo Ii Airport (PDL), then take the taxi to Arrifes. Alternatively, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Ponta Delgada-João Paulo Ii Airport (PDL), then take the taxi to Arrifes.

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