Travel Guides
If you're driving from London, take the M4 westbound which will take you straight to Cardiff. From Bristol, take the M32 southbound to join the M4 westbound. If you're coming from Birmingham or the north, take the M5 southbound to join the M4 westbound at Bristol.
If you're travelling by rail, there are direct trains from London Paddington to Cardiff Central, with a journey time of around 2 hours. From Bristol, there are frequent direct trains to Cardiff, with a journey time of around 50 minutes.
If you're already in Wales, there are regular trains to Cardiff from Swansea, Newport, and other major towns and cities. If you're travelling by car from Swansea, take the M4 eastbound and follow signs for Cardiff. From Newport, take the A48 westbound to join the M4 westbound towards Cardiff.
For those already in Cardiff, the city is relatively easy to navigate by car or public transport. Cardiff Central Station is located in the city centre, and there are several bus and train options available for getting around.
Suggested landmarks to visit in the area include the Cardiff Bay area, which is home to a variety of restaurants, shops, and attractions, such as the Wales Millennium Centre and the Doctor Who Experience. Other nearby attractions include the National Museum Cardiff, Cardiff Castle, and the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park.
The closest airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport, which is located approximately 12 miles southwest of the city center. From the airport, you can take the A4232 and A48 roads to reach the city center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport railway station to Cardiff Central station, which takes around 30 minutes.