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

The distance between Gloucester and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is around 122km (76 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Gloucester to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £9($11)
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Drive

Drive to Cardiff Airport (CWL).

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance122km (76 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gloucester and Cardiff Airport (CWL)

There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £14 ($17).

The distance between Gloucester and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is around 122km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 92km (57 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Gloucester and Cardiff Airport (CWL) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £14 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Cardiff Airport (CWL), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gloucester and Cardiff Airport (CWL). We recommend that you drive to Cardiff Airport (CWL). instead which will take 1h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gloucester and Cardiff Airport (CWL). It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gloucester 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 twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

National Express and Adventure Travel run regular bus services between Gloucester and Cardiff Airport (CWL). Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Cardiff Airport (CWL) from Gloucester is to drive which will take 1h 20m and cost around £14 ($17).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester 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 3h 30m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Gloucester and Cardiff Airport (CWL). The distance is around 122km (76 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £9 ($11).

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Transport options from Gloucester to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 30m
£9($11)
twice daily131km (81 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
£14($17)
on demand122km (76 miles)

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