Alicante to Cardiff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

917 miles 1475.8 km · straight line
1254.1 miles actual route 2018.2 km · driving distance
26h 56min estimated drive time
€197 - €242 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
353° N bearing direction

How far is Alicante from Cardiff?

The distance from Alicante to Cardiff is 917 miles (1475.8 km) as the crow flies. Cardiff is located N of Alicante. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1254.1 miles, taking about 26h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Alicante is in Spain, while Cardiff is in United Kingdom.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alicante and Cardiff. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alicante to Cardiff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 56min €197 - €242 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 19min $100–$188* Budget
Train ~35h 1min $150–$439* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alicante & Cardiff

Quick Facts

Alicante
38.35°N, 0.48°W
Europe/Madrid
0m elevation
Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 306 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM