There are 4 ways to get from Worcester to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Gloucestertrain
- Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Rhoosetrain
3h 37m£39–77Drive 85.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Worcester to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car 85.8 mi
1h 56m£21–31Train, line 304 bus
- Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
4h 22m£48–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Worcester to Cardiff-CWL85.8 mi
1h 56m
Worcester to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Worcester to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from Worcester Shrub Hill and arriving at Rhoose via Gloucester and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Worcester and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 97 miles. The road distance is 86.3 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester to Cardiff Airport (CWL) without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Worcester to Cardiff Airport (CWL), including transfers.
Worcester to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Worcester Shrub Hill station.
Worcester to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gloucester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Worcester to Cardiff Airport (CWL).
There are 1553+ hotels available in Cardiff Airport (CWL).
What companies run services between Worcester, England and Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales?
You can take a train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Ceri Avenue via Gloucester, Cardiff Central, Rhoose, and Rhoose station in around 3h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Rhoose
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Worcester to Cardiff-CWL
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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