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 - $600 and takes 14h 51m.

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 47m and costs $250 - $600.

How far is it from Cardiff to Alderney?

The distance between Cardiff and Alderney is 342 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 38m and costs $330 - $480.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Cardiff to Alderney, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Alderney?

There are 26+ hotels available in Alderney.

Cardiff to Alderney - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Alderney by train, plane, car ferry, 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.

Train to Southampton Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Alderney Airport (ACI)plane SOU - ACI
4h 47m
$251–554
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 51m
$197–570
Train, car ferry, ferry via Bournemouth
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 38m
$331–477
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
$304–446
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alderney Airport (ACI)plane BRS - ACI
5h 15m
$206–655

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Alderney Airport (ACI) flights

14Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

$187Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Alderney.

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Distance: 341.8 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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 Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, then fly to Alderney Airport (ACI). Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Alderney via Southampton Central, Poole, Poole, Guernsey St Peter Port, and Guernsey St Peter Port in around 10h 38m.

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