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How to get fromCardiff to Islamabadby train or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Islamabad 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 Islamabad International Airport (ISB)plane plane LHR - ISB
    12h 27m
    $471–2,179

  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 Islamabad International Airport (ISB)plane plane BRS - ISB
    14h 30m
    $340–1,153

  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 Islamabad International Airport (ISB)plane plane LGW - ISB
    13h 32m
    $424–943

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)plane plane MAN - ISB
    14h 6m
    $433–921

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)plane plane BHX - ISB
    15h 58m
    $433–685

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$323Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Islamabad, Pakistan?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Islamabad. 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 Islamabad International Airport (ISB), then take the taxi to Islamabad. Alternatively, you can take the train to Reading, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB), then take the taxi to Islamabad.

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