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How to get fromCardiff to Machu Picchuby train or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Machu Picchu by train or plane

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LHR - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 19m
    $774–3,018

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BRS - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 21m
    $481–3,160

  3. Fly from Cardiff Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane CWL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    33h 46m
    $733–3,526

  4. Train, train to Exeter, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane EXT - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    40h 38m
    $747–4,048

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration20h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$421Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Machu Picchu. 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 Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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