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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Cardiffby plane, train or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Cardiff by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Cardiff Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeSBA - CWL
    19h 43m
    £374–1,408

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeSBA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    20h 17m
    £237–877

  3. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeLAX - CWL
    20h 29m
    £286–1,055

  4. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeSBA - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
    17h 49m
    £290–1,098

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeLAX - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    19h 8m
    £359–724

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeLAX - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
    17h 31m
    £292–845

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeLAX - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
    4. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
    18h 42m
    £283–738

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration17h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£373Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Cardiff, Wales?

Delta, KLM, and five other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) once daily.

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