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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Machu Picchu by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeLHR - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    28h 39m
    $738–3,268

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeBRS - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    27h 1m
    $426–2,858

  3. Fly Cardiff Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeCWL - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    31h 21m
    $631–3,621

  4. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)planeEXT - CUZ
    4. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain
    38h 22m
    $648–3,709

  5. Fly Cardiff Airport to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP)planeCWL - AYP
    2. Drive from Coronel Fap Alfredo Mendívil Duarte Airport (AYP) to Machu Picchucar
    32h 10m
    $1,081–2,926

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration19h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$388Cheapest 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 Barry, walk to Barry Hotel, take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 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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