What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL)?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to bus and line 27 bus and line 304 bus which costs £10 - £14 and takes 4h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL)?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Cardiff Airport (CWL)?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cardiff Airport via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Cardiff Airport (CWL)?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Rhoose via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL)?

The distance between Bristol and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 55 miles. The road distance is 53.2 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL) without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL) without a car is to train and line 304 bus which takes 2h 14m and costs £18 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL)?

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus from?

Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train from?

Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL)?

The best way to get from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £19 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 304 bus, which costs £12 - £26 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus arrive?

Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train arrive?

Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL)?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL).

Where can I stay near Cardiff Airport (CWL)?

There are 1559+ hotels available in Cardiff Airport (CWL).

Can I share a ride from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL)?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bristol and Cardiff Airport (CWL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL) - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 304 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train, line 304 bus
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
2h 14m
£18–35
Bus, line 27 bus, line 304 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Kingsway GB to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12bus 27 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
4h 8m
£10–13
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Rhoosetrain Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
2h 19m
£19–40
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Bristol to Cardiff-CWLrideshare 52.8 mi
1h 14m
Drive 52.8 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car 52.8 mi
1h 14m
£13–19
Bus, line 304 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
2h 56m
£13–26

Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train and bus

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2h 14mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 54.9 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Ceri Avenue via Cardiff Central, Rhoose, and Rhoose station in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cardiff Airport via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 2h 56m.

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