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The trip to Cardiff Airport involves hopping on a train to Cardiff Airport station, then taking a shuttle bus to the passenger terminal. With the buses scheduled to leave after the arrival of trains at Rhoose Cardiff International Airport station, the journey to the airport is seamless with minimal waiting times.

Direct trains from Cardiff Central to Rhoose Cardiff International Airport are served by Transport for Wales (TfW). Traveling to Cardiff city centre by rail and changing for a train to the airport is simple if your city, town, or village station is not on the railway line serving the airport. Other stations with connections to Cardiff Central include Bristol Parkway, Pontypridd, Birmingham New Street, and Swansea.

Check out the operating hours, station information, and ticket information for buses and trains to Cardiff Airport to help plan your journey.

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Cardiff Airport train station

The nearest station to Cardiff Airport is Rhoose Cardiff International Airport train station. Located around 12 miles (19 kilometres) west of Cardiff Central, it serves the village of Rhoose in southeast Wales as well as the airport. All trains are operated by Transport for Wales (TfW).

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Located approximately 2 miles (3 kilometers) away from the airport terminal, Rhoose Cardiff International Airport train station has step-free access to all platforms. A dedicated shuttle bus service, route 905, and local bus 304 stop outside the station on Station Road. Journeys take around eight minutes to reach Cardiff Airport. The shuttle bus is scheduled to accommodate passengers arriving at Rhoose Cardiff International Airport station by train.

Cardiff Airport train station

Cardiff to Rhoose Cardiff International Airport trains

Cardiff Airport trains are operated by Transport for Wales (TfW), taking approximately 31 minutes to travel from Cardiff Central to Rhoose Cardiff International Airport station. Direct trains run once an hour from 05:39 to 22:40, arriving at Rhoose Cardiff International Airport in time for the shuttle bus to the airport. Train fares vary based on the time of travel and ticket type. Get cheap train tickets starting at £6.00 when you book in advance.

The 905 shuttle bus operates hourly, seven days a week, from 06:16 to 23:16 Monday to Saturday and between 09:16 and 22:16 on Sundays. Route 304 (operated by First Bus) runs once an hour from 07:01 to 23:20, Monday to Saturday, and once every two hours between 07:22 and 23:25 on Sundays. Flat-rate single tickets are about £3.00 for adults on First buses when purchased on board. Single ticket prices for contactless cards are calculated based on the distance you travel. Prices start at £1.60 and are capped at £3.00. The 905 shuttle costs around £2.10.

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First train
First train
05:39
Last train
Last train
22:40
Departure station
Departure station
Cardiff
Arrival station
Arrival station
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
Distance
Distance
15KM
Journey time
Journey time
From 31m
Price
Price
Buy from €6.37
Train operators
Train operators
Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

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