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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to The Centre is to line 304 bus and bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to The Centre is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £12 - £19.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to The Centre station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and The Centre?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to The Centre. However, there are services departing from Rhoose and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

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

The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and The Centre is 57 miles. The road distance is 53.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to The Centre without a car is to line 304 bus and train which takes 2h 45m and costs £20 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to The Centre, including transfers.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to The Centre train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to The Centre?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to The Centre is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £19 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus and bus via Talbot Street, which costs £12 - £26 and takes 3h 16m.

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

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

Where does the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to The Centre train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to The Centre?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) to The Centre is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to The Centre.

Where can I stay near The Centre?

There are 2668+ hotels available in The Centre.

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

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

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to The Centre - 6 ways to travel via train

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to The Centre by bus, train, rideshare, or car

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Line 304 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2h 45m
£20–41
Line 304 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JWbus 304
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
3h 32m
£7–12
Train
1. Take the train from Rhoose to Cardiff Centraltrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2h 46m
£20–43
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to The Centrerideshare 53 mi
1h 16m
Drive 53 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to The Centrecar 53 mi
1h 16m
£13–19
Line 304 bus, bus via Talbot Street
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
3h 16m
£12–26

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to The Centre by bus and train

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Distance: 56.9 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and The Centre, Bristol, England?

You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport Holiday Inn Express to The Centre via Rhoose station, Rhoose, Cardiff Central, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to The Centre via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Bus Station in around 3h 16m.

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