The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
31 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 3 trains that leave Cardiff for Cardiff Airport every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Live departures
Cardiff to Cardiff Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Cardiff Airport trains for today, Sunday 11 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:47 Cardiff | 1h15 | 17:02 Cardiff Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 12 January | |||||
![]() | 07:08 Cardiff | 0h56 | 08:04 Cardiff Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:39 Cardiff | 0h31 | 08:10 Cardiff Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:42 Cardiff | 1h22 | 12:04 Cardiff Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport
Trains from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:03, the last at 15:47. The fastest train covers the 14 km distance in 30m.
Distance 14 km |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 07:03 |
Last train 15:47 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff and Cardiff Airport from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cardiff to Cardiff Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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