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 $800 - $2,000 and takes 30h 26m.

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 30m and costs $800 - $1,800.

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 28h 26m to get from Cardiff to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 11h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 9:38 AM in Cardiff and 8:38 PM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5018+ 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)CWL - MEL
28h 26m
$1,328–4,628
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)LGW - MEL
27h 44m
$785–1,984
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)BHX - MEL
26h 45m
$935–2,224
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)LHR - MEL
26h 30m
$816–1,747
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)MAN - MEL
30h 26m
$828–1,937
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)BRS - MEL
32h 52m
$801–2,585

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

29Weekly Planes

27h 34mAverage Duration

$1,311Cheapest Price

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Distance: 17,144.1 km
Duration: 28h 26m

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

KLM, Qantas, and three other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 4 times a day.

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