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How to get fromCardiff to Senegalby train, plane, bus or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Senegal by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane LHR - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    13h 59m
    $320–1,115

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane BRS - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    13h 31m
    $227–707

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane BHX - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    14h 47m
    $280–777

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    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 Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane LGW - DSS
    4. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    15h 14m
    $376–741

  5. Fly Cardiff Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane CWL - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    15h 21m
    $259–823

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Nouakchott, drive

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane plane LHR - NKC
    3. Drive from Nouakchott (NKC) to Saint-Louiscar car
    17h 27m
    $484–858

  7. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    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 Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane LTN - DSS
    4. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    15h 17m
    $307–774

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Senegal?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Senegal. 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 Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation. Alternatively, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation.

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