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How to get fromCardiff to Gibraltarby train, plane, car, car ferry or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Gibraltar by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Gibraltar International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gibraltar International Airport (GIB)plane plane LHR - GIB
    7h 13m
    $229–754

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Málaga Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane CWL - AGP
    2. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de La Línea de la Concepciónbus bus
    9h
    $77–239

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Gibraltarcar car
    32h 59m
    $339–1,141

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Frattontrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Le Havre to Avignon Tgvtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train
    5. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to San Roque-La Lineatrain train Alv
    35h 12m
    $538–1,116

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de La Línea de la Concepciónbus bus
    38h 22m
    $253–565

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Málaga Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane BRS - AGP
    3. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de La Línea de la Concepciónbus bus
    8h 55m
    $84–243

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Gibraltar International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Gibraltar International Airport (GIB)plane plane BRS - GIB
    6h 10m
    $186–596

  8. Train, train to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Málaga Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane BOH - AGP
    4. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de La Línea de la Concepciónbus bus
    12h 25m
    $174–466

  9. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain train Ter
    4. Take the bus from Rennes to Algecirasbus bus
    45h 5m
    $289–575

  10. Train, car ferry, bus via Bilbao

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Bilbaocarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Algeciras San Bernardobus bus
    2d 9h
    $292–811

Cardiff to Gibraltar by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration38h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Gibraltar?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Gibraltar. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, then fly to Gibraltar International Airport (GIB). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff to Gibraltar via Plymouth and Santander in around 32h 59m.

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