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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays (Station) is to line 304 bus which costs £3 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays (Station) is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £30 - £40.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays (Station). However, there are services departing from Rhoose and arriving at Cathays via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

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

The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Cathays (Station) is 16 miles. The road distance is 13.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays (Station) without a car is to line 304 bus and train which takes 1h 20m and costs £6 - £9.

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

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays (Station), including transfers.

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

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

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

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays (Station) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhoose station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays (Station)?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays (Station) is to line 304 bus via Cardiff Central which takes 1h 40m and costs £4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £9 and takes 1h 40m.

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

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

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

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays (Station) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays (Station) is 13 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays (Station).

Where can I stay near Cathays (Station)?

There are 1735+ hotels available in Cathays (Station).

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

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

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays (Station) - 7 ways to travel via train

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays (Station) by bus, train, taxi, rideshare, or car

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Line 304 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Barry Hotelbus 304
2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Queen Streettrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
1h 20m
£6–9
Line 304 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
1h 45m
£3
Line 304 bus via Cardiff Central
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
1h 40m
£4
Train
1. Take the train from Rhoose to Cardiff Centraltrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
1h 40m
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays (Station)taxi 13.2 mi
25 min
£30–40
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Cathays (Station)rideshare 13.2 mi
25 min
Drive 13.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays (Station)car 13.2 mi
25 min
£4–5

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cathays (Station) by bus, train, and foot

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 15.6 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

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

First South & West Wales operates a bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Rhoose to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 34 min.

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