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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £29 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Airport and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Customhouse Street JW. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Airport and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rhoose and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff Airport and Cardiff is 14 miles. The road distance is 12.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £5 - £6.

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

The train from Rhoose to Cardiff Central takes 36 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport to Cardiff train from?

Cardiff Airport to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhoose station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £5 - £6. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus, which costs and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Cardiff Airport to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff Airport to Cardiff train arrive?

Cardiff Airport to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport to Cardiff is 13 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1514+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Cardiff Airport to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, line 304 bus, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rhoose to Cardiff CentralBridgend - Rhymney / ...
1h 17m
£5–6
Drive 12.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff12.5 mi
23 min
£4–5
Line 304 bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JW304
1h 23m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff12.5 mi
23 min
£29–35
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff12.5 mi
23 min

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Distance: 13.6 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Rhoose to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £5–6 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, First South & West Wales operates a bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JW hourly, and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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