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

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)planeBRS - GYD
    12h 21m
    $200–678

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)planeLHR - GYD
    10h 22m
    $350–771

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)planeBHX - GYD
    12h 32m
    $224–505

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    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 Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)planeLGW - GYD
    11h 32m
    $222–495

  5. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)planeLTN - GYD
    12h 43m
    $214–588

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Baku, Azerbaijan?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Baku. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), walk to Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport T1, then take the bus to 28 May station. Alternatively, 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 Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), walk to Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport T1, then take the bus to 28 May station.

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