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How to get fromCardiff to Palmaby train, plane, bus, car ferry, or ferry

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

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane plane BRS - PMI
    5h 57m
    €52–213

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    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 Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Port de Barcelona to Port de Palma de Mallorcacarferry car ferry
    36h 49m
    €141–549

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille to Toulonbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Toulon to Port d'Alcúdiaferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Entre-mar-i-estany 1 to Estació Intermodalbus bus 302
    39h 37m
    €337–570

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane plane BHX - PMI
    6h 55m
    €91–316

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    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 Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane plane LGW - PMI
    7h 52m
    €121–272

  6. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane plane LTN - PMI
    7h 31m
    €138–271

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane plane MAN - PMI
    8h 33m
    €104–238

  8. Bus, car ferry via Valencia

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    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 Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Port of Valencia to Port de Palma de Mallorcacarferry car ferry
    44h 21m
    €197–568

Cardiff to Palma by bus, foot, subway, and car ferry

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration36h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,464.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Palma. 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 Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI), walk to 547-Aeroport - Arribades, then take the bus to 1161-Àrea d'intercanvi Palau de Congressos. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Port de Palma de Mallorca via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Barcelona - North Bus Station, Tetuan, Paral·lel, and Port de Barcelona in around 36h 49m.

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