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How to get fromCardiff Airport (CWL) to South Walesby train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain train Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
    2h 18m
    £14–24

  2. Drive 27.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to South Walescar car 27.4 mi
    53 min
    £7–10

  3. Line 304 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
    2h 43m
    £11–18

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to South Walesrideshare rideshare 27.4 mi
    53 min

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to South Walestaxi taxi 27.4 mi
    53 min
    £55–70

  6. Line 304 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JWbus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5bus bus X4
    3h 30m
    £10–15

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to South Wales by bus and train

Calendar206Weekly Services
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Cwmbach via Barry Hotel, Barry, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Glenboi Cemetery via Customhouse Street JW, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 30m.

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