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How to get fromCardiff Airport (CWL) to Alderneyby train, plane, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Alderney by train, plane, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alderney Airport (ACI)plane plane BRS - ACI
    6h 56m
    $359–659

  2. Train, car ferry, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Alderneyferry ferry
    17h 5m
    $202–578

  3. Train, car ferry, ferry via Bournemouth

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Alderneyferry ferry
    12h 23m
    $341–501

  4. Bus, car ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus bus 035
    3. Take the carferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Alderneyferry ferry
    15h 18m
    $311–463

  5. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Alderney Airport (ACI)plane plane SOU - ACI
    5h 47m
    $281–735

  6. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Alderney Airport (ACI)plane plane EXT - ACI
    7h 19m
    $344–1,099

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alderney Airport (ACI) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Alderney.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 282.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Alderney, Guernsey?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Alderney. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, then fly to Alderney Airport (ACI). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Alderney via Barry Hotel, Barry, Cardiff Central, Southampton Central, Poole, Poole, Guernsey St Peter Port, and Guernsey St Peter Port in around 12h 23m.

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