Cardiff Castle
A castle with a Norman keep and a lavishly decorated Victorian palace, right in the city centre.
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Cardiff: airports, things to do and where to stay
Cardiff (Caerdydd in Welsh) is the capital of Wales, with a castle in the middle of town, a big rugby stadium, a regenerated bay with the Senedd and the Wales Millennium Centre, and a lively cultural scene.
Cardiff airports
From the airport to central Cardiff
Cardiff airport is about 15 km from central Cardiff.
Airport Express T9
The T9 bus links the airport with Cardiff Central station and the city centre. It is the most direct way in.
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport station is nearby, and a shuttle bus links it with the terminal. Trains run to Cardiff.
Taxi
Taxi rank outside the terminal. The ride to central Cardiff takes about 25-30 min.
Cardiff
Things to do in Cardiff
Principality Stadium
Wales's national stadium, with a retractable roof, hosting rugby matches and concerts in the city centre.
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Wales Millennium Centre
A major performing arts centre on Cardiff Bay, with a slate façade and giant lettering in Welsh and English.
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St Fagans National Museum of History
A large open-air museum on the edge of the city, with historic buildings from all over Wales rebuilt in a park.
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Which airport serves Cardiff?
Cardiff is served by Cardiff (CWL).
How far is the airport from central Cardiff?
Cardiff airport is about 15 km from central Cardiff.
How do I get from the airport to central Cardiff?
From Cardiff airport you can take Airport Express T9 (bus), Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (train), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Cardiff?
Highlights of Cardiff include Cardiff Castle, Principality Stadium, Wales Millennium Centre, and St Fagans National Museum of History.
Photo credits
- Cardiff Castle: DeFacto, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Principality Stadium: DaHuzyBru, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Wales Millennium Centre: The wub, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- St Fagans National Museum of History: Geoff Charles, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons