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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Palma by train, plane, bus, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane plane BRS - PMI
    6h 8m
    €52–263

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 509 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Barcelonabus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Port de Barcelona to Port de Palma de Mallorcacarferry car ferry
    35h 8m
    €144–546

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    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 to Toulonbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Toulon to Port d'Alcúdiaferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Entre-mar-i-estany 1 to Estació Intermodalbus bus 302
    39h 22m
    €337–560

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane plane BHX - PMI
    7h 5m
    €91–316

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane plane LGW - PMI
    8h 1m
    €121–272

  6. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    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 Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane plane LTN - PMI
    7h 41m
    €138–341

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane plane MAN - PMI
    8h 42m
    €104–238

  8. Bus, car ferry via Valencia

    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 to Valenciabus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Port of Valencia to Port de Palma de Mallorcacarferry car ferry
    44h 6m
    €220–584

Cardiff to Palma by bus, foot, subway, and car ferry

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration35h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,466.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Palma. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI), walk to 547-Aeroport - Arribades, then take the bus to 452-Gabriel Alomar - Àrea d'intercanvi Sindicat. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Port de Palma de Mallorca via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Barcelona, Tetuan, Paral·lel, and Port de Barcelona in around 35h 8m.

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