There are 14 ways to get from Milan to Cardiff by train (Trenitalia, Eurostar), bus, train, night train, car, car train, car ferry, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Fr
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
12h 15m£291–464Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MXP - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 22m£58–147Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luxembourgbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
24h 1m£92–154Train, night train
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
- Take the nighttrain from Zürich HB to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
23h 51m£494–803Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Milan to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
- Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
15h 24m£302–392Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 729
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
26h 44m£109–185Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Milan to Calaiscar
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
16h 22m£215–355Fly Milan Linate Airport to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LIN - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 35m£96–294Fly Milan Linate Airport to Cardiff Airport
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LIN - CWL
8h 1m£147–360Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BGY - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 29m£63–201Fly Milan Linate Airport to London City Airport, train
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LIN - LCY
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 47m£135–456Fly Milan Linate Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LIN - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 44m£138–367Fly Milan Linate Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LIN - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 40m£104–327Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MXP - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 17m£101–250
Milan to Cardiff by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Cardiff is to train and fly which costs £55 - £150 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs £55 - £150.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at University RE via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Cardiff Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
The distance between Milan and Cardiff is 977 miles.
The best way to get from Milan to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 12h 15m and costs £290 - £470.
It takes approximately 12h 15m to get from Milan to Cardiff, including transfers.
Milan to Cardiff bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan to Cardiff train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Cardiff is to train which takes 12h 15m and costs £290 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £160 and takes 24h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £140 - £360 and takes 8h 1m.
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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to University RE via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria Green Line Station, and London Victoria in around 24h 1m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–260
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Bristol Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–260
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Bristol Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £80–260
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Bristol Airport via Berlin Brandenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–260
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–110
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bristol Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Thursday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–110
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to London Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–160
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–160
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–160
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £35–160
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to London Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £29–120
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Friday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £29–120
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £90–260
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–190
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–260
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–390
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to London City Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–400
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–300
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–280
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–230
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–320
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–220
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Bristol Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £60–190
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to London City Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £180–650
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–140
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–140
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £45–270
- Website
- condor.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–160
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £140–230
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £180–300
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- £60–90
- 2nd Class
- £45–65
Night train from Zürich HB to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £200–300
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- customer.support@eurotunnel.com
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £117
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- £117
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to University RE
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GR
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- customerservices@terravision.eu
- Website
- TERRAVISION
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–20
- Website
- TERRAVISION
- Phone
- 035.319366
- ticket@orioshuttle.com
- Website
- orioshuttle.com
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Schedules at
- orioshuttle.com
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–75
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Milan to Cardiff bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.
Cardiff is 1h behind Milan. It is currently 12:03 PM in Milan and 11:03 AM in Cardiff.
Milan to Cardiff train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
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