There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Rhoosetrain Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
52 min£4–8Line 304 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
1h 20m£3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL)taxi 12.4 mi
22 min£29–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Cardiff-CWL12.4 mi
22 minDrive 12.4 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car 12.4 mi
22 min£3–5Train, line 304 bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
- Take the bus from Barry Hotel to Cardiff Airportbus 304
1h 5m£6–9
Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to line 304 bus which costs £3 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £29 - £35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 and arriving at Cardiff Airport. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Rhoose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Cardiff and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 12 miles. The road distance is 12.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL) without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs £4 - £8.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL), including transfers.
Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 station.
Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to train which takes 52 min and costs £4 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus, which costs £3 and takes 1h 20m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Rhoose hourly. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, First South & West Wales operates a bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Rhoose
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Barry
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Barry Hotel to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cardiff to Cardiff-CWL
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- £29–35
Capital Cabs
- Phone
- +44 29 2077 7777
- Website
- capitalcabs.co.uk
Dragon Taxis
- Phone
- +44 2920 333 333
- Website
- dragontaxis.com
Taxi2Cardiff
- Phone
- +44 2921409607
- Website
- taxi2cardiff.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Airport station.
Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Rhoose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 12 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL).
There are 1560+ hotels available in Cardiff Airport (CWL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff and Cardiff Airport (CWL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.