Air Travel
- Transport Mode: Airplane
- Companies: British Airways, Qantas Airways
- Duration: Approximately 23 hours (including layovers)
- Distance: About 16,320 kilometers (10,153 miles)
- Costs: Approximately €1,200 - €1,600 (depending on dates and booking class)
- Roads/Routes: Not applicable
Pro Tip: When booking your flight, check for round-trip ticket deals as they are often cheaper than one-way tickets. Also, select a flight with a longer layover in Dubai or Singapore to break your journey and recharge.
For a seamless journey from Leicester to Cardiff, you will first need to get to a major airport, preferably Heathrow. From there, book a flight to Sydney or Melbourne and then take a domestic flight to Canberra Airport, which is less than 3 hours from Cardiff by road.
Train and Road Travel
- Transport Mode: Train and Car Rental
- Companies: National Rail (UK), local car rental services in Canberra
- Duration: Approximately 30 hours (including train and driving)
- Distance: 16,500 kilometers (10,254 miles)
- Costs: Train to London - Around €100; Flight leg (Heathrow to Canberra) - €1,200; Rental car for 3 days - €120; Fuel - €60. Total: approximately €1,580
- Roads/Routes: From Canberra to Cardiff use the Hume Highway (M31) and then take the Kings Highway (B52).
Pro Tip: Consider taking an overnight train to London for a more restful travel experience, then catch a morning flight. This will save you on hotel costs in London and can be a unique experience!
Train and road travel offers a different perspective compared to flying, providing opportunities to see more of the countryside. However, prepare for a longer travel time.