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Vale of Glamorgan Council

Getting to the Airport

Planes

 

The Vale of Glamorgan is home to Wales's premier airport, Cardiff Airport, which is near Barry and only 12 miles west of  Cardiff.

 

Airport and Flight Information

For further airport and flight information, please visit the airport's website. www.tbicardiffairport.com

 

Getting to Cardiff Airport

Please consider public transport options before taking your car to the airport and help cut your carbon footprint on our environment. Telephone Traveline Cymru 0871 200 22 33 for a travel plan or visit online at

www.traveline-cymru.info/

 

By Rail:

The nearest principal main line railway station is Cardiff Central Station where connections to destinations throughout Wales and the UK can be made. You can get to Cardiff Airport by rail from Cardiff or Bridgend on the Vale of Glamorgan line with Arriva Trains Wales.

A Shuttle Bus service connects the Airport with Rhoose Rail Station.

By Bus:

Four bus companies (Cardiff Bus, Cartel Travel, EST Bus and Watts Coaches) serve Cardiff Airport.

For timetable information contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or follow the links below:

 

Service X5 - Llantwit Major - Cardiff City Centre (Sundays and Bank Holidays)

via St. Athan, Rhoose, Airport, Barry, Dinas Powys and Llandough

 

Service X45 - Llantwit Major - Barry

via Boverton, St. Athan, Rhoose, Cardiff Airport (One journey)

 

Service X91 - Cardiff Airport - Cardiff City Centre

Airbus Express, Limited Stop Service.

 

Service 95 - Llantwit Major - Cardiff City Centre

via St. Athan, Rhoose, Airport, Barry, Dinas Powys and Llandough (Evenings only)

 

Service 905 - Cardiff Airport Rail Linc Bus Service

Rhoose Train Station to Airport Terminal - via Holiday Inn Express. The service extends to BAMC, St Athan Village, MOD St Athan (Enterprise Zone) and Eglwys Brewis at peak times Mondays to Fridays

 

By Coach:

The National Express Coach Service operates regular direct services to Cardiff Central bus station, where onward transport to the Airport can be obtained by bus, train or taxi. 

For enquiries call: 08705 808080 or visit www.nationalexpress.com

 

By Car:

Exit junction 33 on the M4 and follow the signs to Cardiff Airport along the A4232, A4050 and A4226. The airport is situated in Rhoose, 12 miles west of Cardiff and 10 miles from the M4.

 

By Taxi:

You are advised to pre-book your preferred taxi operator in advance.

View a list of taxi and private hire operators in the Vale of Glamorgan.

 

Vale of Glamorgan Council, Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry CF63 4RU, Tel: (01446) 700111