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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Nerja by train, plane, bus, car, car ferry, or car train

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, 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 Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Maro Empalmebus bus
    7h 35m
    €68–205

  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 Nerjacar car
    32h 35m
    €285–1,014

  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 Maro Empalmebus bus
    33h 48m
    €256–502

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Nerjacar car
    24h 14m
    €564–782

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, 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 Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Maro Empalmebus bus
    8h 37m
    €100–248

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, 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 Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Maro Empalmebus bus
    8h 40m
    €177–446

  7. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly, 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 Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Maro Empalmebus bus
    9h 13m
    €147–313

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Rennestrain train Tgv
    4. Take the bus from Rennes to Malagabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Maro Empalmebus bus
    36h 5m
    €455–736

  9. Train, bus #2

    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 Maro Empalmebus bus
    36h 25m
    €271–562

  10. Train, bus #3

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Málagabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Puerto Malaga to Maro Empalmebus bus
    38h 52m
    €358–594

  11. 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 Estación Sur de Autobuses to Granada Estación de Autobusesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Malaga Eeaabus bus
    6. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Maro Empalmebus bus
    39h 47m
    €220–369

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Málaga Airport (AGP) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Nerja.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,785.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Park Place to Nerja via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Granada Estación de Autobuses, Malaga Eeaa, Estación de Autobuses de Málaga, and Maro Empalme in around 39h 47m.

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