What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Marbella?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Marbella is to train and fly and bus which costs €60 - €190 and takes 6h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Marbella?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Marbella is to fly and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Marbella?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Marbella. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Marbella via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 44m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Marbella?

The distance between Cardiff and Marbella is 1765 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Marbella without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Marbella without a car is to train and bus via Narbonne which takes 32h 11m and costs €250 - €800.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Marbella?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Cardiff to Marbella, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Marbella bus from?

Cardiff to Marbella bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Marbella bus arrive?

Cardiff to Marbella bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Marbella?

Marbella is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:40 PM in Cardiff and 9:40 PM in Marbella.

Where can I stay near Marbella?

There are 8315+ hotels available in Marbella.

Cardiff to Marbella - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Marbella by train, plane, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Málaga Airport (AGP)BRS - AGP
3. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Marbella
6h 54m
€62–187
Train, bus via Narbonne
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to NarbonneTgv
4. Take the bus from Narbonne Bus Station Av. Maréchal Foch to Malaga Central Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Marbella610 / ...
32h 11m
€258–768
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
3. Drive from Santander to Marbella
33h 30m
€258–982
Fly from Cardiff Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Málaga Airport (AGP)CWL - AGP
2. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Marbella
6h 30m
€82–276
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Málaga Airport (AGP)BHX - AGP
3. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Marbella
8h 21m
€74–256
Train, train to Exeter, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Málaga Airport (AGP)EXT - AGP
4. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Marbella
8h 38m
€132–402
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza
4. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Malaga Maria ZambranoAve
5. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Marbella610 / ...
34h 23m
€194–512
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Madrid
4. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Marbella
37h 9m
€126–399
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobuses
4. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Marbella
38h 44m
€85–289

Cardiff to Marbella by train, subway, foot, and bus

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32h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,765.5 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Marbella, Spain?

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Marbella via London Victoria, Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 38h 44m.

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