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There are 13 ways to get from Crete to Cardiff by plane, train, busferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane HER - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 2m
    £150–389

  2. Fly Chania International Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane CHQ - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 20m
    £109–356

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Birminghambus bus
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to University REbus bus 111
    2d 4h
    £156–237

  4. Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane HER - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    9h 34m
    £128–478

  5. Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane HER - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    9h 58m
    £144–446

  6. Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane HER - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 52m
    £176–416

  7. Fly Chania International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CHQ - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 16m
    £183–443

  8. Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane HER - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    9h 43m
    £143–361

  9. Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane HER - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    11h 3m
    £137–444

  10. Bus and ferry, bus, train via Montpellier

    1. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Montpellierbus bus
    3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    5. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2d 5h

  11. Bus and ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Liege Gare des Guilleminsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ice
    4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    5. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2d 6h

  12. Bus and ferry, bus, train #2

    1. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Brightonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2d 20h

  13. Bus and ferry, Bus via Munich

    1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Ioanninabusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Münchenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to London Victoriabus bus
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus bus 509 / ...
    3d 4h
    £289–495

Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Crete to Cardiff. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Irakleion Airport, walk to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Heraklion to University RE via Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Bucharest Obor, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 2d 4h.

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