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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
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Madeira Airport (FNC)planeBRS - FNC
    7h 56m
    €71–185

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Madeira Airport (FNC)planeBHX - FNC
    9h 14m
    €103–311

  3. 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 Madeira Airport (FNC)planeLGW - FNC
    10h 23m
    €115–354

  4. 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 Madeira Airport (FNC)planeLTN - FNC
    9h 49m
    €126–331

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Madeira Airport (FNC)planeMAN - FNC
    10h 41m
    €126–286

  6. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Madeira Airport (FNC)planeSTN - FNC
    9h 59m
    €140–293

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, 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 Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), walk to Funchal Airport, then take the bus to Boa Nova.

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