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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alderney is to train and car ferry and ferry which costs $190 - $380 and takes 14h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Alderney is to train and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $210 - $450.

How far is it from Cardiff to Alderney?

The distance between Cardiff and Alderney is 438 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alderney without a car is to train and car ferry and ferry via Bournemouth which takes 10h 36m and costs $300 - $490.

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

It takes approximately 10h 36m to get from Cardiff to Alderney, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Alderney?

There are nine+ hotels available in Alderney.

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

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

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

Train, car ferry, ferry via Bournemouth
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
3. Take the car ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry
4. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Alderneyferry
10h 36m
$304–487
Train, car ferry, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Alderneyferry
14h 47m
$197–379
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
4. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Alderneyferry
12h 46m
$247–610
Bus, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
3. Take the car ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry
4. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Alderneyferry
13h
$268–399
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Alderney Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alderney Airport (ACI)plane BRS - ACI
7h 4m
$199–682
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Alderney Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Alderney Airport (ACI)plane SOU - ACI
4h 37m
$217–449
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Alderney Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Alderney Airport (ACI)plane EXT - ACI
6h 29m
$322–1,199
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Jersey Airport, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane BRS - JER
3. Take the car ferry from Jersey St Helier to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry
4. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Alderneyferry
8h 36m
$309–527

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

3Weekly Planes

4h 50mAverage Duration

$191Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Alderney.

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Distance: 438.3 km
Duration: 10h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Alderney. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, take the train to Poole, walk to Port Of Poole, take the car ferry to Guernsey St Peter Port, walk to Guernsey St Peter Port, then take the ferry to Alderney. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Alderney via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, La Fayette - Dunkerque, Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris St Lazare, Cherbourg, and Port of Cherbourg in around 12h 46m.

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