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There are 13 ways to get from Italy to Cardiff by train, plane, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MXP - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 26m
    £56–160

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Rogoredotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus bus
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    27h
    £195–377

  3. Train, bus via Frankfurt am Main

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Frankfurttrain train Ec
    4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nordtrain train 79
    5. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birminghambus bus
    6. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    28h 51m
    £368–833

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Rome to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar car
    20h 36m

  5. Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane FCO - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h
    £65–171

  6. Fly Milan Linate Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LIN - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 57m
    £129–405

  7. Fly Milan Linate Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LIN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 51m
    £136–367

  8. Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BGY - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 53m
    £62–175

  9. Fly Turin Caselle Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane TRN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 42m
    £70–200

  10. Fly Turin Caselle Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane TRN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 33m
    £111–290

  11. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the bus from Bologna to Brussels-North Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus bus
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus bus 507 / ...
    33h 32m

  12. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    35h 35m
    £169–315

  13. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rome to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar car
    21h 39m
    £273–410

Italy to Cardiff by subway, bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£169Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Italy and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Italy to Cardiff. However, you can take the train to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, walk to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) 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 train from Roma Termini to Cardiff Central via Milano Rogoredo, Rho Fieramilano, Lampugnano, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, London Victoria, Sloane Square station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 27h.

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