What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Channel Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Channel Islands is to train and fly which costs $100 - $290 and takes 3h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Channel Islands?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Channel Islands is to train and fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $100 - $290.

How far is it from Cardiff to Channel Islands?

The distance between Cardiff and Channel Islands is 319 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Channel Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Channel Islands without a car is to train and ferry via Bournemouth which takes 8h 5m and costs $220 - $450.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Channel Islands?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Cardiff to Channel Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Channel Islands?

There are 53+ hotels available in Channel Islands.

Cardiff to Channel Islands - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Channel Islands by train, plane, 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 Bristol Airport, fly to Jersey Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane BRS - JER
3h 14m
$123–383
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Guernsey Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)plane BRS - GCI
3h 9m
$108–283
Train, 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 ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portferry
8h 5m
$224–442
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
3. Take the ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portferry
10h 40m
$194–316
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Guernsey St Peter Portferry
14h 35m
$128–352
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Jersey 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 Jersey Airport (JER)plane EXT - JER
4h 41m
$119–393
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Guernsey 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 Guernsey Airport (GCI)plane SOU - GCI
4h 40m
$159–354
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Guernsey 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 Guernsey Airport (GCI)plane EXT - GCI
4h 36m
$194–403
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Jersey 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 Jersey Airport (JER)plane SOU - JER
4h 45m
$159–404
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Guernsey St Peter Portferry
15h 16m
$114–435

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Jersey Airport (JER) flights

7Weekly Planes

2h 5mAverage Duration

$109Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Channel Islands.

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Distance: 319.4 km
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Channel Islands, Guernsey?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Channel Islands. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, then fly to Jersey Airport (JER). Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Guernsey St Peter Port via Southampton Central, Poole, and Poole in around 8h 5m.

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