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How to get fromCardiff to Durbanby train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Durban by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane BRS - DUR
    20h 56m
    R 6,571–20,968

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane BRS - PZB
    3. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    21h 43m
    R 6,436–22,148

  3. Fly Cardiff Airport to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane CWL - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    42h 17m
    R 8,733–30,623

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane LHR - DUR
    18h 46m
    R 8,319–15,356

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane LHR - PZB
    3. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    20h 58m
    R 8,184–27,536

Bristol Airport (BRS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration23hAverage Duration
TicketR 5,653Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,701.9 km
  • Duration: 20h 56m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Durban, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Durban. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport (DUR), walk to Durban Airport, then take the bus to Durban Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Pietermaritzburg (PZB), take the taxi to Burger St, then take the bus to Durban Bus Stn.

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