Travel and Transport
Cardiff is the closest capital city to Londonand Cardiff Airport is just a 20 minute journey, easily accessible by car or shuttle.
By Road
Cardiff is 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 EnglandĀ and Scotland 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.
By Rail
Cardiff has a direct rail links to many cities in the UK including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Nottingham, Bristol, Southampton, Exeter, Torbay and Portsmouth. The journey time from London Paddington to Cardiff is under two hours (2hrs 40 mins on Saturdays) and leaves every 30 minutes. Cardiff Central Station is conveniently located in the heart of the city centre just a short walk from most hotels and conference venues.
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. For maps, please see the back of this guide. For more information and maps, go to www.visitcardiff.com
By Air
Cardiff Airport is located in Rhoose, 12 miles west of Cardiff City Centre and 10 miles from Junction 33 on the M4. Cardiff Airport has direct flights over 50 destinations and connecting flights to over 800 destinations worldwide. Visit www.tbicardiffairport.com for details.
Bristol International Airport is only 1 hour away with fights from 112 difference countries. Direct flights operate from across the UK and Europe and regular routes operate from North America via Dubli