Cardiff is easy to reach
from anywhere in the UK or overseas. Once you have arrived in
the city, the public transport services are both regular and
reliable.
By Air
Cardiff is served by its own international airport with regular
direct flights from European destinations. Intercontinental
flights to Cardiff are best served via Amsterdam Airport. Those
who prefer to travel via London Heathrow Airport are able to
continue their journey to Cardiff by high-speed InterCity train
or coach.
By Road
Cardiff is right on the national motorway system. The M4 runs
through the north of the city, making London a comfortable
drive away. From the Midlands, the North of England and Scotland
it is a straightforward drive via the M6, M5 and M50/M4. From
the South and South West of England the approach is by M5
and M4. Access from West Wales is by M4. For those who prefer
public transport, National Express operate many luxury coach
services to Cardiff from cities throughout the UK.
By Rail
High-speed InterCity trains link most cities with Cardiff.
The journey time from London Paddington to Cardiff is under
two hours. Regional railways operate modern air-conditioned
trains direct to Cardiff from Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool,
Nottingham, Bristol, Southampton, Exeter, Torbay and Portsmouth.
By Sea
For those travelling from mainland Europe there is a wide
choice of entry points to the UK served by many ferry companies.
Ferry ports link with the national motorway system to provide
fast and easy access to Cardiff.
