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There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Marbella by train, plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Málaga Airport, bus

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane BRS - AGP
    3. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus bus
    7h 22m
    €65–200

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Marbellacar car
    33h 33m
    €295–1,024

  3. Train, bus via Madrid

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus bus
    4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain train Ave
    5. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus bus
    34h 5m
    €254–501

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Málaga Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane BHX - AGP
    3. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus bus
    8h 24m
    €97–243

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Málaga Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane LHR - AGP
    3. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus bus
    8h 27m
    €174–441

  6. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Málaga Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane LTN - AGP
    4. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus bus
    9h
    €144–308

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Gibraltar International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gibraltar International Airport (GIB)plane plane LHR - GIB
    3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de La Línea de la Concepción to Marbellabus bus
    9h 44m
    €199–886

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus bus
    4. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain train
    5. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus bus
    36h 42m
    €269–561

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Marbellabus bus
    38h 25m
    €189–347

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantestrain train Tgv
    4. Take the bus from Nantes to Malagabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus bus
    43h 6m
    €282–443

Cardiff to Marbella by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration34h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€254Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Marbella.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,765.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Marbella, Spain?

You can take a bus from Park Place to Marbella via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 38h 25m.

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