Cardiff
Getting There/Around

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Getting There:

By Air:

Cardiff International Airport ( CWR ) ( +44 1446 71 1111; http://www.cardiffairportonline.com ) provides direct flights from European destinations.

Air Malta ( +356 21 690 890/ http://www.airmalta.com )

Air Wales ( +1792 633204/ http://www.airwales.com )

BMI Baby ( +890 710 081 ( France )/ http://www.bmibaby.com )

KLM ( http://www.klm.com )

Ryanair ( http://www.ryanair.co.uk )

Thomson Fly ( +43 0192 89 598/ http://www.thomsonfly.com )

Zoom Airlines ( +1 866 359 9666 / http://www.flyzoom.ca )

For international flights or for those who prefer to travel to Cardiff via London airports, Heathrow International Airport ( LHR ) ( +44 870 000 0123 http://www.baa.co.uk/main/airports/heathrow/ ) is the world's most busy international airport. Considered the hub of the aviation world, it is the base for over 90 airlines.

Gatwick International Airport ( BAA ) ( +44 870 000 2468; http://www.baa.co.uk/main/airports/gatwick ) and Stansted International Airport ( STN ) ( +44 870 000 0303; http://www.baa.com/main/airports/stansted ) are also major ports carrying similar airlines. Continue travel to Cardiff via train or coach.

American Airlines ( +1 817 967 2000/ http://www.aa.com )

Air Canada ( +1 800 776 3000/ http://www.aircanada.ca )

Air China ( http://www.airchina.com.cn )

Air France ( +1 800 871 1366/ http://www.airfrance.com )

Air India ( http://www.airindia.com )

Alitalia ( + 1 800-223-5730/ http://www.alitalia.com )

British Airways ( +1 800 247 9297/ http://www.british-airways.com )

Iberia ( + 1-800-772-4642/ http://www.iberia.com )

Japan Airlines ( +1 800 525 3663/ http://www.japanair.com )

Korean Air ( +1 800 438 5000/ http://www.koreanair.com )

Qantas ( +1 604 279 6611/ http://www.qantas.com )

United Airlines ( +1 800 241 6522/ http://www.ual.com )

Virgin Atlantic Airways ( + 1 800 862 8621/ http://www.virgin-atlantic.com )

Purple Parking ( http://www.purpleparking.com ) offers an airport parking service for business and leisure travelers.

By Rail:

High-speed InterCity trains provide transportation from most cities to Cardiff. The journey from London to Cardiff takes under two hours and departs every 30 minutes. Regional railways run directly to Cardiff from Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Nottingham, Bristol, Southampton, Exeter, Torbay and Portsmouth.

Rail Enquiries: ( + 44 ( 0 )8457 484950, http://www.railtrack.co.uk )
Rail Ticket Bookings: ( + 44 8457 000125, http://www.traindirect.co.uk )
Eurostar: ( + 44 ( 0 )990 186186, http://www.eurostar.com )

By Sea:

If traveling from mainland Europe, ferry companies include:
Stena Line: ( + 44 8705 70 7070, http://www.stenaline.co.uk )
Brittany Ferries: ( + 44 870 5360 360, http://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk )

Condor Ferries: ( + 44 1305 76 1551, http://www.condorferries.co.uk )
For those traveling from Ireland via ferry, there is a regular direct service between Dublin to Holyhead ( Anglesey ), Rosslare to Fishsword ( Pembroke ) and Cork to Swansea.
Stena Line: ( +44 8705 70 7070, http://www.stenaline.co.uk )
Irish Ferries: ( +44 8705 32 9129, http://www.irishferries.ie )
Swansea Cork Ferries: ( +44 1792 456116, http://www.swansea-cork.ie )

By Coach:

Travel line: http://www.traveline.org.uk ( for all public transportation information )
National Express Coaches: http://www.gobycoach.com
Cardiff Bus: http://www.cardiffbus.com
Bay Xpress: http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/bayexpress

By Car:

Cardiff is located on the national motorway system. From London, take the M4, which runs through the north of the city. From the Midlands, the North of England and Scotland, take the M6, M5 and M50/M4. From the South and South West of England take the M5 and M4. From West Wales, take the M4. For the latest on Car Parking in Cardiff - visit the Cardiff County Council website ( http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/traffic/internet/Traffic_Management/carparking.htm ).

Transport Direct:

Transport Direct ( http://www.transportdirect.info/TransportDirect/en/ ) is a complete transport journey planner for Great Britain. The site covers train, flight, coach, car route planning, etc.

Getting Around:

Public Transit Info:

Park & Ride ( +44 845 606 4446 ) with locations throughout the city for bus connections

The Cardiff County Council Transport Information site http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/traffic/internet/community_safety_and_public_transport/Public%20Transport/amansingh/home.htm provides a comprehensive guide ( air, buses, coaches, etc ) for travel within the city. For timetable information on public transport services in Cardiff, contact Traveline Public Transport Info ( http://www.traveline.org.uk; +44 870 608 2 608 )

By Bus:

Cardiff Bus ( http://www.cardiffbus.com/ ) is the main local public bus transport for the city.

By Coach:

National Express: Britain's Coach Network ( +44 1179 54 1022; http://www.nationalexpress.com/ )
Mega Bus ( http://www.megabus.com/ )
Arriva ( +44 1443 68 2671; http://www.arriva.co.uk/bustimes )

By Train:

National Rail ( http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ )
Arriva ( http://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk/ )
For information on train timetables and transport planning services, check out the Rail Track website ( http://www.rail.co.uk/ukrail/planner/planner.htm ).

By Taxi:

In Cardiff there are 400 licensed taxis ( hackney carriages ) and 600 private hire vehicles. All taxis have roof top signs and are equipped with a meter where the tariff is set by the Cardiff County Council. There are designated stands or you can hail them on the street. Private hire vehicles do not have a roof sign and must be pre-booked. There are no designated stands and cannot be hailed on the street. Some companies include:

Capital Cabs ( +44 29 2077 7777; +44 29 2034 4344; +44 29 2066 6666; +44 29 2022 2999 )
Delta Taxis ( +44 29 2020 2020 )
Dragon Taxis ( +44 29 20 333 333 )
K-Tax ( +44 29 2070 8525 )
Wheelchair Taxis ( +44 29 2066 6333 )
Premier Cars ( +44 29 2055 5555 )
Town Cars ( +44 29 2070 0799 )