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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Marbella by train, plane, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane BRS - AGP
    3. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus bus
    7h 22m
    €57–189

  2. Train, car ferry, bus via Avignon

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Frattontrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Le Havre to Avignon Tgvtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train
    5. Take the train from Estación de Atocha to Malaga - Maria Zambrano Stationtrain train
    6. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus bus
    32h 5m
    €455–951

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Marbellacar car
    33h 33m
    €282–981

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Marbellabus bus
    38h 5m
    €210–461

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane CWL - AGP
    2. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus bus
    7h 27m
    €59–190

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane BHX - AGP
    3. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus bus
    8h 39m
    €115–261

  7. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Rennesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rennes to Malagabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus bus
    42h 38m
    €237–460

  8. Train, car ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Bilbaocarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Málagabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus bus
    2d 7h
    €256–684

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

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration38h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€210Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Marbella. However, 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 Málaga Airport (AGP), walk to Malaga Airport, then take the bus to Estación de Autobuses de Marbella. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Estación de Autobuses de Marbella via Fratton, Portsmouth International Port, Le Havre, Le Havre, Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Estación de Atocha, Malaga - Maria Zambrano Station, and Estación de Autobuses de Málaga in around 32h 5m.

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