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How to get fromCardiff to Kentucky Derbyby train, plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Kentucky Derby by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeBRS - SDF
    18h 49m
    $332–1,246

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Indianapolis (IND)planeBRS - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
    21h 27m
    $304–1,059

  3. Fly Cardiff Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeCWL - SDF
    18h 23m
    $507–2,009

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeLHR - SDF
    17h 56m
    $566–1,552

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Covington, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Covington (CVG)planeLHR - CVG
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus
    18h 43m
    $467–2,099

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration16h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, and Ryanair fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 4 times a week.

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