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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays is to drive which costs £2 - £5 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £28 - £35.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at North Road Clinic via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

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

The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Cathays is 16 miles. The road distance is 12.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays without a car is to line 304 bus and train and line 27 bus which takes 1h 13m and costs £8 - £11.

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

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays, including transfers.

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

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Airport station.

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

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays is 12 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays.

Where can I stay near Cathays?

There are 1696+ hotels available in Cathays.

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

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

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 304 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays by bus, train, taxi, rideshare, or car

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Line 304 bus, train, line 27 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Barry Hotelbus 304
2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to North Road Clinicbus 136 / ...
1h 13m
£8–11
Drive 12.1 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathayscar 12.1 mi
28 min
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathaystaxi 12.1 mi
28 min
£28–35
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Cathaysrideshare 12.1 mi
28 min
Line 304 bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
1h 38m
£5

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays by bus and train

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1h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 16.3 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

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

First South & West Wales operates a bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 24m.

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