How to travel from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL), United Kingdom

The distance between Bristol and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is around 91km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens and then to Cardiff Airport Airport.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £8($10)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Cardiff Airport (CWL).

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Yellow Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Cardiff Airport (CWL).

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance91km (57 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Cardiff Airport (CWL)

There are several options for getting from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($10) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).

The distance between Bristol and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is around 91km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 52km (32 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Bristol and Cardiff Airport (CWL) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £145 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Cardiff Airport (CWL), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bristol and Cardiff Airport (CWL). We recommend that you take a taxi to Cardiff Airport (CWL). instead which will take 1hr.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bristol and Cardiff Airport (CWL). It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Wood Street JB and Cardiff Customhouse Street JL. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

National Express and Adventure Travel run regular bus services between Bristol and Cardiff Airport (CWL). Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Cardiff Airport (CWL) from Bristol is to take a taxi which will take 1hr and cost around £145 ($170).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL). We recommend that you take the bus to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens and then to Cardiff Airport Airport. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bristol and Cardiff Airport (CWL). The distance is around 91km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £8 ($10).

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Transport options from Bristol to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 45m
£8($10)
every 4 hours102km (63 miles)
Taxi
1hr
£145($170)
on demand91km (57 miles)
Drive
1hr
£11($13)
on demand91km (57 miles)

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