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How to get fromMilan to Cardiffby train (Eurostar), bus, train, night train, car, car train, car ferry or plane

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There are 14 ways to get from Milan to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, train, night train, car, car train, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De LyontrainFr
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntltrainEil
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
    12h 49m
    £164–587

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeBGY - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 30m
    £52–169

  3. Bus via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus479 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Calaisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus700 / ...
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus507 / ...
    23h 26m
    £71–166

  4. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich HbtrainEc
    2. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Amsterdam CentraalnighttrainNj
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
    23h 26m
    £367–893

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Milan to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
    15h 14m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus507 / ...
    23h 57m
    £60–145

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Milan to Calaiscar
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
    16h 12m
    £222–323

  8. Fly Milan Linate Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeLIN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    7h 47m
    £95–216

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

    1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeMXP - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 26m
    £57–167

  10. Fly Milan Linate Airport to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeLIN - CWL
    7h 54m
    £101–249

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

    1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to London City Airport (LCY)planeLIN - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 56m
    £105–379

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

    1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeLIN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 49m
    £122–419

  13. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeMXP - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
    4. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
    8h 22m
    £105–323

  14. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeMXP - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
    8h 3m
    £83–326

Milan to Cardiff by train and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£164Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Cardiff Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 12h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to University RE via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 23h 26m.

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