There are 6 ways to get from Aberdare to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
2h 19m£15–24Drive 29.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberdare to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car 29.9 mi
53 min£8–11Train, line 304 bus
- Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
2h 42m£12–18Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Aberdare to Cardiff-CWL29.9 mi
53 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Aberdare to Cardiff Airport (CWL)taxi 29.9 mi
53 min£60–80Bus, line 303 bus, line 304 bus
- Take the bus from Victoria Square to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus 172
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11 to Llantwit Major Interchangebus 303
- Take the bus from Llantwit Major Interchange to Cardiff Airportbus 304
4h 2m£14–16
Aberdare to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from Victoria Square and arriving at Cardiff Airport via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11 and Llantwit Major Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Barry via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Aberdare and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 37 miles. The road distance is 30.1 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Cardiff Airport (CWL) without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £15 - £25.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Aberdare to Cardiff Airport (CWL), including transfers.
Aberdare to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Victoria Square station.
Aberdare to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £15 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus and line 303 bus and line 304 bus, which costs £13 - £17 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales?
You can take a train from Aberdare to Cardiff Airport via Cardiff Central, Barry, and Barry Hotel in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square to Cardiff Airport via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7, Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11, and Llantwit Major Interchange in around 4h 2m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Barry
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11 to Llantwit Major Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Llantwit Major Interchange to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Victoria Square to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Aberdare to Cardiff-CWL
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- £60–80
1st AAA Taxis Aberdare
- Phone
- +44 1685 878 855
Axis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 800 246 1123
Robbies Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7771 306 934
Shadow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7917 218 656
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More Questions & Answers
Aberdare to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberdare to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 30 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Aberdare to Cardiff Airport (CWL).
There are 1560+ hotels available in Cardiff Airport (CWL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Aberdare and Cardiff Airport (CWL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.