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Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cardiff

A single integrated ticket covers the train to Rhoose and the 905 bus to the terminal for 7.20 GBP, taking 43 minutes from Cardiff Central.

  • The integrated ticket is 7.20 GBP and covers both the train and the connecting bus.
  • Total journey from Cardiff Central is 43 minutes.
  • The train goes to Rhoose (Cardiff International Airport) station, which is not at the airport.
  • The 905 bus, run by Adventure Travel, covers the last leg from the station to the terminal.
  • Search for "Cardiff Air Ria" as your destination when booking, or you will only be sold the rail leg.
  • Season tickets exist for seven days, one month or a year, for anyone doing this regularly.

One ticket, two vehicles

  • 7.20 GBP single from Cardiff Central, covering the train and the 905 bus together.
  • 43 minutes end to end.
  • Rhoose station is a mile or so from the terminal, which is why the bus leg exists and why buying only a train ticket leaves you short.

Booking it

  • Type Cardiff Air Ria into the journey planner. That is the code for the combined journey, and it is not obvious.
  • Adventure Travel runs the 905 under a partnership with Transport for Wales.
  • Season tickets cover seven days, a month or a year.

The coach alternative

  • The T9 Cardiff Airport Express runs from the stop behind Cardiff Central station, with a journey time of around 40 minutes.
  • It is the simpler option with luggage, since it is one vehicle rather than two.

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