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

The cheapest way to get from Channel Islands to Cardiff is to fly and train which costs £90 - £200 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Channel Islands to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 2h 35m and costs £90 - £200.

How far is it from Channel Islands to Cardiff?

The distance between Channel Islands and Cardiff is 199 miles.

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

The best way to get from Channel Islands to Cardiff without a car is to car ferry and train via Bournemouth which takes 8h 5m and costs £160 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Channel Islands to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1514+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Channel Islands to Cardiff by plane, train, car ferry, car, 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.

Fly Jersey Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Bristol Airport (BRS)JER - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
2h 35m
£94–200
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Jersey St Helier to Poole
2. Drive from Poole to Cardiff
6h 40m
£72–212
Car ferry, train via Bournemouth
1. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Poole
2. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
8h 5m
£169–340
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Poole
2. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
9h 41m
£144–237
Fly Guernsey Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Guernsey Airport (GCI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GCI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
2h 35m
£87–172
Fly Jersey Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Exeter (EXT)JER - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3h 56m
£142–347
Fly Guernsey Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Guernsey Airport (GCI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)GCI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Central
4h 5m
£150–317
Fly Alderney Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Alderney Airport (ACI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)ACI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Central
4h 5m
£209–385
Fly Guernsey Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Guernsey Airport (GCI) to Exeter (EXT)GCI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3h 51m
£117–313
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central
14h 25m
£116–356

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

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Distance: 198.3 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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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