What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cardiff is to fly and train which costs £270 - £850 and takes 31h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 28h 18m and costs £390 - £950.

How far is it from Melbourne to Cardiff?

The distance between Melbourne and Cardiff is 10729 miles.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 29h 4m to get from Melbourne to Cardiff, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 11h behind Melbourne. It is currently 2:05 AM in Melbourne and 3:05 PM in Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1563+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Melbourne to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Cardiff by plane or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)MEL - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
29h 4m
£447–1,106
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)MEL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
31h 3m
£277–839
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MEL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
28h 18m
£394–906
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)MEL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Central
29h 18m
£380–1,174
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)MEL - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
28h 48m
£489–1,064
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)MEL - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central
29h 44m
£426–933
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)MEL - CWL
30h 32m
£513–1,816
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MEL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
33h 56m
£479–1,079

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Cardiff.

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Distance: 10,666.8 mi
Duration: 29h 4m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Cardiff, Wales?

Qatar Airways, Ryanair, and five other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 4 times a day.

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