What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Roath?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Roath is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Roath?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Roath is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Roath?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Roath. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Alfred Street via Customhouse Street JG. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Roath?

The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Roath is 15 miles. The road distance is 14.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Roath without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Roath without a car is to line 304 bus and train which takes 1h 4m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Roath?

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Roath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Roath bus from?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Roath bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Airport station.

Where does the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Roath bus arrive?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Roath bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Customhouse Street JW station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Roath?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Roath is 14 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Roath.

Where can I stay near Roath?

There are 1547+ hotels available in Roath.

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Roath - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 304 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Roath by bus, train, taxi, car, or towncar

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Line 304 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Barry Hotel304
2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Queen StreetBridgend - Rhymney / ...
1h 4m
Drive 14 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Roath14 mi
27 min
£4–5
Line 304 bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JW304
1h 37m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Roath14 mi
27 min
£30–40
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Cardiff Airport to Roath14 mi
27 min

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 14.7 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Roath, Cardiff, Wales?

First South & West Wales operates a bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JW every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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