Rome2Rio

How to get fromCardiff to Meccaby train, plane or bus

Find Transport to Mecca

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Mecca by train, plane, or bus

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

  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Jeddah, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane BHX - JED
    3. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 31m
    SAR 740–2,138

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Jeddah, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane BRS - JED
    3. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 5m
    SAR 735–2,254

  3. Fly Cardiff Airport to Jeddah, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane CWL - JED
    2. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 49m
    SAR 1,224–3,360

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Jeddah, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane LHR - JED
    3. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 28m
    SAR 1,161–2,522

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Jeddah, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane LGW - JED
    4. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 31m
    SAR 955–2,551

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Jeddah, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane MAN - JED
    3. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 17m
    SAR 865–5,032

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Taif Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)plane plane LHR - TIF
    3. Take the bus from Ta'if Bus Station to Makkah Bus Stnbus bus
    15h 44m
    SAR 1,526–4,007

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Jeddah (JED) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 652Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Mecca, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Mecca. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Jeddah (JED), take the taxi to King Abdulaziz Airport, then take the bus to Jarwal Bus Station. 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 Jeddah (JED), take the taxi to King Abdulaziz Airport, then take the bus to Jarwal Bus Station.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Saudi Arabia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Where to next?

Trips from Cardiff

Trips to Mecca

Popular routes