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How to get fromCardiff to Palakkadby train, plane or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Palakkad by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane BHX - CCJ
    3. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain train
    19h 49m
    ₹35,442–97,846

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane BRS - CJB
    3. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus bus
    26h 8m
    ₹28,864–114,960

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane BHX - COK
    3. Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain train
    21h 55m
    ₹36,612–106,806

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane LHR - CJB
    3. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus bus
    20h
    ₹57,695–299,454

  5. Fly Cardiff Airport to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane CWL - CJB
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus bus
    21h 48m
    ₹34,241–91,774

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane LHR - COK
    3. Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain train
    20h 40m
    ₹41,435–129,984

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane LHR - BLR
    3. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Shanthi Nagar to Hosurbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hosur to Palakkadbus bus
    21h 21m
    ₹30,000–260,764

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LHR - MAA
    3. Take the train from Chennai Central to Palakkadtrain train
    24h 30m
    ₹35,635–152,024

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration13h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket₹26,757Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Palakkad, India?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Palakkad. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Calicut International Airport (CCJ), take the taxi to Parpanangadi, then take the train to Palakkad. Alternatively, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), walk to Kochi Airport, take the bus to Aluva station, walk to Aluva, then take the train to Palakkad.

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