How to get to Cardiff and explore the city?
What are my options?
Cardiff has its very own airport. There is a bus shuttle which takes you from the airport to the City Centre. There is also a train service you could use. Alternatively you could book a private transfer or hire your own vehicle.
You can also fly to other UK airports including Bristol (which has a regular bus service to Cardiff, provided by National Express).
National Express – if you require a bus service from other destinations in the UK.
National Rail – if you require a train service from other destinations in the UK.
How to get around Cardiff
Bus
Cardiff Bus runs throughout the city. There is an app available to download and to purchase tickets. The Baycar (Service 6) is the easiest way to get between Cardiff city centre (and the conference venue of the Principality Stadium) and the Bay (location of the Coal Exchange Hotel for the dinner). During the day buses run every 12 minutes Monday to Friday and every 20 minutes in the evenings. Bus stops include Queen Street Station, Westgate Street and lower St Mary Street.
Services 7 & 9 also run from Cardiff city centre to Cardiff Bay. Visit the Cardiff Bus website for timetables and further information.
Train
Transport for Wales is the train service that operates in Cardiff. There is a 3 minute train journey from Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff Bay which operates from 5:36 a.m. to 23:48 p.m.
Taxi
Uber operates in Cardiff
Other taxi firms are listed below:
Dragon taxi (+44) 02920 333333
Premier cars (+44) 02920 555555
Walk
Cardiff is a relatively small city. It is possible to walk from the city centre to Cardiff Bay, along Lloyd George Avenue. It is approximately a 40 minute walk from the Principality Stadium to Cardiff Bay.
Bike
An alternative way to explore the city is by bike. There are a number of locations where you can hire bikes.
