There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Pencoed by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rhoose to Bridgendtrain Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
1h 45m£7–13Drive 14.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Pencoedcar 14.5 mi
30 min£4–6Line 304 bus
- Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
2h 9m£9–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Pencoedtaxi 14.5 mi
30 min£30–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Pencoed14.5 mi
30 minLine 304 bus, line 321 bus
- Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Llantwit Major Interchangebus 304
- Take the bus from Llantwit Major Interchange to Talbot Green Bus Station Stand Abus 321
2h 57m£6
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Pencoed by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Pencoed is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Pencoed is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £30 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Pencoed. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Pencoed. However, there are services departing from Rhoose and arriving at Pencoed via Bridgend. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Pencoed is 21 miles. The road distance is 14.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Pencoed without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £7 - £14.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Pencoed, including transfers.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Pencoed bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Airport station.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Pencoed train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhoose station.
The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Pencoed is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £7 - £14. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus, which costs £9 - £14 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Pencoed, Bridgend, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Rhoose to Bridgend hourly. Tickets cost £6–11 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, First South & West Wales operates a bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 24m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Rhoose to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Cardiff Airport to Llantwit Major Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Llantwit Major Interchange to Talbot Green Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Pencoed
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
1st Line Taxis (Barry)
- Phone
- +44 1446 722 888
A2B Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1446 747 500
- Website
- a2btaxisbarry.co.uk
Business Drive Wales
- Phone
- +44 1446 621251
- Website
- businessdrivewales.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Pencoed bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 station.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Pencoed train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bridgend station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Pencoed is 15 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Pencoed.
There are 1693+ hotels available in Pencoed.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Pencoed. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.