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 Catching a flight by diocletianvs
The coach service was smooth and efficient, taking 2 hours between LHR and Bristol and three hours between Cardiff and LHR airport. I booked this as an "open jaw return" which was cheaper than two single tickets - I paid 38 GBP (Feb 2007) for the return ticket. From Cardiff coaches depart from the central bus station which is in front of the central train station. Leave a Comment
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 Airport by aaaarrgh
Yes, Cardiff has an airport and an increasing number of airlines fly here. There are connections to Ireland, Scotland, England and North Wales. You can also get good flights to Amsterdam and 'down south' to the holiday destinations on the Mediterranean.
The airport is about 9 miles west from Cardiff and a couple of miles from the town of Barry. There is a regular hourly Airbus X91 from Cardiff to the airport (35 minutes) and, sometime in 2005, a new railway link is opening up. And a big carpark - they charge about 28 GBP for a weekend's parking.
The airport is an ugly mess, like most airports. If you are leaving Cardiff, there are nicer food outlets in the Departures area than upstairs.
If you are arriving from mainland Europe, get a window seat on the right side of the plane - tremendous views on a clear day of Somerset, the island of Flatholm, Cardiff, Penarth and the Glamorgan Heritage Coast!! Leave a Comment
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 by Beach_dog
International Flights
Amsterdam, KLM, 5 daily, connections worldwide.
Brussels, BA, 2 daily, connections worldwide.
Cork, Air Wales, 1 daily from 14/5/2002
Dublin, BA, 3 daily
Dublin, Ryanair, 2 daily
Paris, BA, 3 daily, connections worldwide.
Domestic Flights
Aberdeen, BA, 1 daily
Belfast, BA, 1 daily
Edinburgh, BA, 3 daily
Glasgow, BA, 3 daily
Jersey, BA, 1 daily
Stanstead, Air Wales, 1 daily from 31/5/2002 Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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 by Carmela71
As Stace lived in Barry, I never had any problem as it is 10 minutes from there, but if you have to go to Cardiff, no problems.
There is a bus called Airbus X91 and another one service number 95, goes to Cardiff. Prices around 3 pounds one way or 5 the return.
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You can get to Cardiff by Air from most of Europe and the UK and even as far away as Canada. The airport is a good 30miniutes drive from the city centre, so taxis can be a little expensive I would recommend the express bus service x91 which operates half hourly and costs just £7.00 return. Or you could board the train which serves between the airport and the Cardiff central station and runs hourly and takes around 36minutes at accost of around £4.20 one way.
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Driving to Cardiff & Parking
On our weekend to Cardiff we drove from (West) London. The trip took about 2 1/2 hours, along the M4 motorway. This is a very easy drive, and there are plenty of services along the way if you need to stop for a break/petrol/coffee etc.
Parking in central Cardiff can be a bit tricky, with some spots requiring a pre-purchased voucher from local shops. There are some parking areas with the 'pay-and-display', but these can get pricy after a few hours. Alternatively, you could park just a little out of the city centre and walk in. For example, we parked on leafy Cathedral Road, which is only 10 minutes walk from the centre of town and offers plenty of free parking.
Flying to Cardiff
Cardiff has an international airport, located 12 miles southwest of the city centre. Airlines such as KLM, Ryanair, bmibaby and Air Wales fly here daily. To get from the airport into the city centre, if you don't want to take a taxi, you can catch the 'Airbus Xpress' bus or take the train which links the airport to the city.
Train or Bus to Cardiff
You can catch a train or bus to Cardiff from major UK cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol. Leave a Comment
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 100 years of buses by aaaarrgh
You pay your fare when you board the buses. Exact Fare Only applies. The drivers are not allowed to handle cash. You put your fare into the box next to the driver. No change! But let me tell you a secret - you can ask for a 'change voucher'. The driver will give you a receipt which you can take to the main Bus office (on Wood Street close to the Bus Station) and exchange for money.
Cardiff is divided into Fare Zones. If you travel in one fare zone, you pay the least. If you have to cross one or more Fare Zones, you need to pay more for your ticket. Tell the driver where you want to go and s/he will tell you the cost! You can also buy return tickets.
The fares go up regularly. It is currently (Spring 2008) £1 for travel within the centre zone, which includes Cardiff Bay. A return ticket is twice the price of a single. Or there are various Travelcards are also on sale, for different periods and different zones. For £3 you can buy an all-day adult ticket for unlimited travel on that date. Leave a Comment
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 Its OK, they are not all
grumpy ;-) by aaaarrgh
Velo's are like plastic 21st century rickshaws. They have a 'driver' pedalling madly in the front and room for 2 people to sit in the back. They have a small motor which they can use to help them with heavy loads (i.e. you) or to go up slopes.
The best place to catch one seems to be Cardiff Central Station forecourt. Most of them return here after taking passengers to town. There is also a 'stop' at the Cardiff Visitor Centre in The Hayes.
Inside the 'cab' there is a sign which invites you to give a donation or tip.
The Velos have advertising all over them which pays for the costs. Leave a Comment Theme: Bicycle
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I arrived in Cardiff by train from Birmingham. There are frequent train services to and from most major cities in England and Wales. London or Birmingham are only 2 hours away by InterCity.
Most trains stop at Cardiff Central Station, which is located just in the centre of the city. Cardiff has some more train stations for local trains, like: Queen Street Station, Cardiff Bay Station or Ninian Park Station. Leave a Comment
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 Cardiff Bus by HORSCHECK
A good deal seems to be the "City Rider Ticket" for 3,50 GBP (2005), which is valid on one day for unlimited travel in Cardiff and Penarth on all services operated by Cardiff Bus.
The central bus and coach station is situated at Wood Street, just opposite the central train station. Leave a Comment
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Get cheap flights to Cardiff. Airports in the area include Cardiff (CWL). When you fly to Cardiff you can take in Cardiff Castle, Parks and Gardens, Cardiff Bay AKA Tiger Bay, Millennium Stadium, Shopping, Castell Coch, Museum Welsh Life, National Museum, Norwegian Church and General Listings. Check flights to Cardiff when you want to visit these nearby places: Ely, Saint Fagans, Saint Andrews Major, Penarth, Wenvoe, Caerphilly, Barry, Senghenydd, Pontypridd and Porthkerry.
- Lincoln House Hotel
118 Cathedral Road, Cardiff - The Big Sleep Hotel
Bute Terrace, Cardiff - Jolyon's Boutique Hotel
Bute Crescent, Cardiff - St Mellons Hotel Cardiff
Castleton, Cardiff - Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay
Schooner Way Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff - Mercure Holland House Hotel & Spa Cardiff
24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff - Jarvis Wentloog Hotel
Newport Rd Castleton, Cardiff - Cardiff Moat House
Circle Way East Llanedeyrn, Cardiff - Courtfield Hotel
101 Cathedral Road, Cardiff - The Sandringham Hotel
21 St Mary Street, Cardiff - Old Post Office
Greenwood Lane St. Fagans, Cardiff - The Parc Hotel Thistle Cardiff
Park Place (formerly Thistle Hotel Cardiff), Cardiff - Campanile Hotel Cardiff
Caxton Place Pentwyn, Cardiff - Future Inn Cardiff Bay
Hemingway Road, Cardiff - Travelodge Cardiff Llanederyn
Circle Way East, off A48 (M) Llanederyn, Cardiff
Destinations near Cardiff- Ely Travel Guide, 3.71 km / 2.31 miles
- Saint Fagans Travel Guide, 4.97 km / 3.09 miles
- Saint Andrews Major Travel Guide, 7.76 km / 4.82 miles
- Penarth Travel Guide, 7.76 km / 4.83 miles
- Wenvoe Travel Guide, 8.73 km / 5.42 miles
- Caerphilly Travel Guide, 9.33 km / 5.80 miles
- Barry Travel Guide, 11.64 km / 7.23 miles
- Senghenydd Travel Guide, 12.51 km / 7.78 miles
- Pontypridd Travel Guide, 14.43 km / 8.97 miles
- Porthkerry Travel Guide, 15.28 km / 9.49 miles
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