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How to get fromChannel Islands to Cardiffby plane, train, car ferry, car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Channel Islands to Cardiff by plane, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Guernsey Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Guernsey Airport (GCI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GCI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2h 35m
    £98–253

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Jersey St Helier to Poolecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Poole to Cardiffcar car
    6h 40m
    £72–212

  3. Car ferry, train via Bournemouth

    1. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Poolecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 58m
    £185–287

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Poolecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    10h 31m
    £166–267

  5. Fly from Jersey Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane JER - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2h 40m
    £105–208

  6. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central
    14h 30m
    £106–296

Guernsey Airport (GCI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Channel Islands to Cardiff. However, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Jersey St Helier to Cardiff via Poole in around 6h 40m.

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