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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £29 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cardiff Airport?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 and arriving at Cardiff Airport. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Cardiff Airport?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Rhoose. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport?

The distance between Cardiff and Cardiff Airport is 14 miles. The road distance is 12.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £5 - £6.

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

The train from Cardiff Central to Rhoose takes 31 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Cardiff to Cardiff Airport bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 station.

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

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £5 - £6. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus, which costs and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cardiff Airport bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Cardiff Airport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cardiff Airport is 12 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport.

Where can I stay near Cardiff Airport?

There are 1365+ hotels available in Cardiff Airport.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to RhooseRhymney - Bridgend / ...
1h 12m
£5–6
Drive 12.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport12.4 mi
22 min
£4–5
Line 304 bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport304
1h 20m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport12.4 mi
22 min
£29–35
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport12.4 mi
22 min

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Distance: 13.6 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Rhoose hourly. Tickets cost £5–6 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, First South & West Wales operates a bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport hourly, and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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