There are 6 ways to get from Gabalfa to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Heath High Level to Rhoosetrain Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
1h 3m£5–10Drive 12 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gabalfa to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car 12 mi
24 min£3–5Line 27 bus, train, line 304 bus
- Take the bus from St Josephs Convent to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus 136 / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain
- Take the bus from Barry Hotel to Cardiff Airportbus 304
1h 35m£8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gabalfa to Cardiff Airport (CWL)taxi 12 mi
24 min£28–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Gabalfa to Cardiff-CWL12 mi
24 minLine 304 bus
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
1h 58m£5
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gabalfa to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which costs £2 - £5 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Gabalfa to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £28 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Gabalfa to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from St Josephs Convent and arriving at Cardiff Airport via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Gabalfa to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from Heath High Level and arriving at Rhoose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between Gabalfa and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 15 miles. The road distance is 12.1 miles.
The best way to get from Gabalfa to Cardiff Airport (CWL) without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £5 - £10.
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Gabalfa to Cardiff Airport (CWL), including transfers.
Gabalfa to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 station.
Gabalfa to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Heath High Level station.
The best way to get from Gabalfa to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £5 - £10. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus, which costs £5 and takes 1h 58m.
What companies run services between Gabalfa, Wales and Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Heath High Level to Rhoose hourly. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 42 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 Heath High Level to Rhoose
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- 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
- 029 2066 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- cardiffbus.com
Bus from St Josephs Convent to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.cardiffbus.com/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
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
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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Gabalfa to Cardiff-CWL
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- £28–35
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
Gabalfa to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Airport station.
Gabalfa to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Rhoose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gabalfa to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 12 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Gabalfa to Cardiff Airport (CWL).
There are 1560+ hotels available in Cardiff Airport (CWL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gabalfa and Cardiff Airport (CWL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





