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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Malta by train or plane

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Malta International Airport (MLA)planeBRS - MLA
    6h 31m
    €107–252

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Malta International Airport (MLA)planeBHX - MLA
    7h 42m
    €124–281

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Malta International Airport (MLA)planeLHR - MLA
    7h 37m
    €161–412

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Malta International Airport (MLA)planeLGW - MLA
    8h 37m
    €152–377

  5. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Malta International Airport (MLA)planeLTN - MLA
    8h 14m
    €148–327

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Malta International Airport (MLA) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Malta?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Malta. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Malta International Airport (MLA), then take the taxi to Qormi. Alternatively, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Malta International Airport (MLA), then take the taxi to Qormi.

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