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

The distance between Cardiff and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is around 19km (12 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 18min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cardiff 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Cardiff Airport Airport.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
Operated by

Adventure Travel

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Cardiff Airport (CWL).

  • Duration18min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
Operated by

Premier Taxis Cardiff

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car
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Drive

Drive to Cardiff Airport (CWL).

  • Duration18min
  • Distance19km (12 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cardiff and Cardiff Airport (CWL)

There are several options for getting from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 18min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).

The distance between Cardiff and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is around 19km (12 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 14km (9 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Cardiff and Cardiff Airport (CWL) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to take a taxi which takes around 18min and will set you back approx £34 ($40).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cardiff and Cardiff Airport (CWL). We recommend that you take a taxi to Cardiff Airport (CWL). instead which will take 18min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cardiff and Cardiff Airport (CWL). It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cardiff and Cardiff Airport (CWL) with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1h 20m.

Adventure Travel run regular bus services between Cardiff and Cardiff Airport (CWL). Buses run hourly and take around 1h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Cardiff Airport (CWL) from Cardiff is to take a taxi which will take 18min and cost around £34 ($40).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL). We recommend that you take the bus to Cardiff Airport Airport. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cardiff and Cardiff Airport (CWL). The distance is around 19km (12 miles) by road and it will take around 18min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around .

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cardiff and Cardiff Airport (CWL)

Transport options from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 20m
hourly28km (17 miles)
Taxi
18min
£34($40)
on demand19km (12 miles)
Drive
18min
£3($3)
on demand19km (12 miles)

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