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There are 8 ways to get from Kyoto to Cardiff by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ITM - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    22h 4m
    £631–1,062

  2. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ITM - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    23h 40m
    £303–995

  3. Train to Kobe, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane UKB - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    22h 31m

  4. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane NGO - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    25h 1m

  5. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NGO - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    22h 26m

  6. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane ITM - CWL
    32h
    £362–1,216

  7. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NGO - MAN
    3. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    26h 6m

  8. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohamatrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane HND - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    22h 6m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration17h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,090.7 mi
  • Duration: 22h 4m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, walk to Osaka International Airport (ITM) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take the train to Shin Kobe, walk to Shin-Kobe Station, take the subway to Sannomiya(Subway), walk to Sannomiya(Port Liner), take the train to Kobe Airport, walk to Kobe (UKB) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Cardiff Central.

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