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How to get fromCardiff to Icelandby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Iceland by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane CWL - KEF
    11h 23m
    $231–376

  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 Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane BRS - KEF
    7h 30m
    $186–442

  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 Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane BHX - KEF
    8h 17m
    $228–566

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane LHR - KEF
    8h 43m
    $252–575

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane MAN - KEF
    9h 32m
    $208–518

  6. 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 Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane LTN - KEF
    9h 22m
    $239–569

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,822.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 23m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Iceland?

KLM, Transavia Holland, and three other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) once daily.

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