What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alderney?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alderney is to train and car ferry and ferry which costs $190 - $550 and takes 14h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Alderney?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Alderney is to train and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $300 - $490.

How far is it from Cardiff to Alderney?

The distance between Cardiff and Alderney is 264 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Alderney without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alderney without a car is to train and car ferry and ferry via Poole which takes 10h 44m and costs $380 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Alderney?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Cardiff to Alderney, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Alderney?

There are 28+ hotels available in Alderney.

Cardiff to Alderney - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Alderney by train, plane, car ferry, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alderney Airport (ACI)plane BRS - ACI
5h 11m
$200–642
Train, car ferry, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
2. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Alderneyferry
14h 51m
$197–544
Train, car ferry, ferry via Poole
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
3. Take the carferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry
4. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Alderneyferry
10h 44m
$387–527
Bus, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bournemouth Stationbus Cp3
2. Take the carferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry
3. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Alderneyferry
12h 10m
$284–359
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Alderney Airport (ACI)plane SOU - ACI
4h 48m
$306–488
Train, train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Alderney Airport (ACI)plane EXT - ACI
7h 23m
$350–1,017

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alderney Airport (ACI) flights

2Weekly Planes

3h 2mAverage Duration

$186Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Alderney.

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Distance: 263.9 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Alderney, Guernsey?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Alderney. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, then fly to Alderney Airport (ACI). Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Alderney via Southampton Central, Wareham, Poole, Guernsey St Peter Port, and Guernsey St Peter Port in around 10h 44m.

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