What is the cheapest way to get from Alderney to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Alderney to Cardiff is to ferry and car ferry and bus which costs £100 - £180 and takes 12h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alderney to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Alderney to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 5m and costs £200 - £390.

How far is it from Alderney to Cardiff?

The distance between Alderney and Cardiff is 165 miles.

How do I travel from Alderney to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Alderney to Cardiff without a car is to ferry and car ferry and train which takes 10h 35m and costs £130 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Alderney to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Alderney to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1514+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Alderney to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Alderney Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Alderney Airport (ACI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ACI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
4h 55m
£222–348
Ferry, car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Alderney to Guernsey St Peter Port
2. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Poole
3. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
12h 20m
£107–174
Ferry, car ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Alderney to Guernsey St Peter Port
2. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Poole
3. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
10h 35m
£132–287
Fly Alderney Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Alderney Airport (ACI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)ACI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Central
4h 5m
£209–385
Fly Alderney Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Alderney Airport (ACI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)ACI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Central
5h 56m
£234–487
Fly Alderney Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Alderney Airport (ACI) to Exeter (EXT)ACI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 1m
£215–679
Ferry to Guernsey Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Alderney to Guernsey St Peter Port
2. Fly from Guernsey Airport (GCI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GCI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 29m
£139–232
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourg
2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Port
3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Central
15h 5m
£155–467

Alderney Airport (ACI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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3h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 163.9 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Alderney, Guernsey and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Alderney to Cardiff. However, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Alderney to Cardiff Central via Guernsey St Peter Port, Guernsey St Peter Port, Port Of Poole, Poole, and Southampton Central in around 10h 35m.

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