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How to get fromSouth Wales to Cardiff Airport (CWL)by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 304 bus via Barry Hotel

    best
    1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Barry Hotel to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
    2h 6m
    £15–23

  2. Drive 27.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Wales to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car car 27.7 mi
    52 min
    £7–10

  3. Train, line 304 bus

    1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
    2h 29m
    £12–17

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from South Wales to Cardiff-CWLrideshare rideshare 27.7 mi
    52 min

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Wales to Cardiff Airport (CWL)taxi taxi 27.7 mi
    52 min
    £55–75

  6. Line 61 bus, bus, line 304 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fernhill station to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 61 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus bus X4 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
    3h 7m
    £13–17

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

Calendar216Weekly Services
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Fernhill station to Cardiff Airport via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road GJ, Kingsway GR, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 3h 7m.

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