Transfer to/from - Cardiff airport (CWL)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

You can request a ride via the Uber app on your mobile phone once you have arrived at the airport. The driver will pick you up from the designated pick-up area at the airport. Additional fees may apply.

Bus

Bus 905 from New Adventure Travel (Tel +44 292 044 2040) travels between Rhoose train station, the airport and St. Athan for £3.70 during train departure times (Monday to Saturday between 6:23 am and 11:23 pm, Sunday from 9:23 am to 10:23 pm). The journey takes approximately 10 min.

On the other hand, line 304 travels to the city centre (Customhouse Street) from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, passing through Cardiff Bay, Grangetown, Llandough, Palmerstown, Barry, Tredogan, Font-y-gary, Boverton and Llantwit Major.

National Express (Tel +44 871 781 8181), Megabus (Tel +44 141 352 4444) and Flixbus (Tel +44 149 150 2156) services to locations throughout the United Kingdom can be boarded from Cardiff city centre.

Train

Traveline Cymru services (Tel +44 800 464 0000) run hourly Monday to Saturday and every two hours on Sundays from Rhoose station to Cardiff Central and Bridgend (£5.20; 30 minutes journey time). A shuttle bus service (£1.00) takes passengers to and from the airport terminal.

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Taxi

FlightLink Wales (Tel +44 144 672 8500) offers private or shared transport to and from destinations in South Wales and some of the United Kingdom's major airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester. The journey to Cardiff city centre takes 30 minutes (£40.00-55.00).

Further information

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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