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How to get fromCardiff to Funchalby train or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Funchal 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 train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane BRS - FNC
    8h 7m
    €68–225

  2. 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 Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane LGW - FNC
    10h 10m
    €137–314

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane BHX - FNC
    9h 15m
    €135–348

  4. 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 Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane LTN - FNC
    9h 46m
    €177–424

  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 Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane STN - FNC
    9h 59m
    €178–459

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane MAN - FNC
    10h 52m
    €115–240

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Madeira Airport (FNC) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,461.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Funchal. 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 Madeira Airport (FNC), walk to Funchal Airport, then take the bus to Boa Nova. Alternatively, you can take the train to Reading, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), walk to Funchal Airport, then take the bus to Boa Nova.

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