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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Melbourne is to train and fly which costs $900 - $2,800 and takes 26h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Melbourne is to train and fly which takes 26h 51m and costs $900 - $2,800.

How far is it from Cardiff to Melbourne?

The distance between Cardiff and Melbourne is 17144 km.

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

It takes approximately 30h 54m to get from Cardiff to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 9h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 9:05 AM in Cardiff and 6:05 PM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5319+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Cardiff to Melbourne - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Melbourne by plane or train

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

Fly from Cardiff Airport
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CWL - MEL
30h 54m
$1,140–4,344
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BRS - MEL
43h 50m
$777–2,404
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BHX - MEL
27h 9m
$1,135–3,584
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane LHR - MEL
26h 51m
$919–2,714
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 Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane LGW - MEL
28h 21m
$960–2,684
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MAN - MEL
28h 2m
$994–3,828

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

12Weekly Planes

27h 40mAverage Duration

$1,157Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 17,143.9 km
Duration: 30h 54m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

KLM, Qantas, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) twice daily.

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