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How to get fromCardiff to Punta Arenasby train, plane or bus

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

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)planeLHR - PUQ
    26h 49m
    $719–1,763

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)planeBHX - PUQ
    32h 7m
    $513–1,833

  3. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport

    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 Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)planeLGW - PUQ
    28h 42m
    $681–2,082

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)planeBRS - PUQ
    26h 37m
    $624–1,943

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Puerto Natales, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Puerto Natales (PNT)planeLHR - PNT
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandezbus
    29h 33m
    $980–2,176

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Puerto Natales, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Puerto Natales (PNT)planeBRS - PNT
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviario to Terminal Punta Arenas - Buses Fernandezbus
    29h 43m
    $585–2,056

  7. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)planeLTN - PUQ
    28h 21m
    $631–1,895

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration23h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$477Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Punta Arenas, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Punta Arenas. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ), walk to Punta Arenas Airport, then take the shuttle to Punta Arenas. Alternatively, you can take the train to Reading, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ), walk to Punta Arenas Airport, then take the shuttle to Punta Arenas.

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