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

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Santorini (JTR)plane plane LHR - JTR
    9h 21m
    €217–572

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Santorini (JTR)plane plane BRS - JTR
    8h 29m
    €111–329

  3. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Santorini (JTR)plane plane LGW - JTR
    10h 24m
    €195–528

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Santorini (JTR)plane plane MAN - JTR
    11h 1m
    €195–620

  5. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Santorini (JTR)plane plane STN - JTR
    10h
    €209–690

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Santorini (JTR) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€136Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Fira, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Fira. 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 Santorini (JTR), walk to Thira Airport, then take the bus to Fira. Alternatively, you can take the train to Reading, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Santorini (JTR), walk to Thira Airport, then take the bus to Fira.

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