219. Cardiff Wales, United Kingdom

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Why

My first time to Cardiff was a landing for a fuel stop on a Virgin Atlantic Airways flight to London. My second trip was years later for a London 2012 Olympics Football (soccer) game. I’ve been back since, but still want to return and actually spend the night. It is perfect for a quick day trip out though despite its 3 hours or so journey time. I suggest you do the same very soon as it has a lot to offer and did I mention Castle? Yup, there’s one right in the heart of the city.

Cardiff Wales, United Kingdom - Cardiff Market

Cardiff Wales, United Kingdom – Cardiff Market

Where

Cardiff is located in Wales in the south western part of the United Kingdom. It’s just across the way from Bristol, United Kingdom and sits on the River Severn as it enters the Atlantic Ocean.

How To Get Here

By Train

Great Western Railway has service to Cardiff. You can book directly or from Nationalrail.com. Here’s information about the station in Cardiff from Trainline.com. You may also book via Trainline.com.

Cardiff Wales, United Kingdom - Great Western Train station

Cardiff Wales, United Kingdom – Great Western Train station

By Plane

The closest airport to Cardiff is Cardiff International Airport (CWL).

The following airlines has service to Cardiff International Airport (CWL):

Eastern Airways (T3), flybe. (BE), Germania (ST), Iberia Airlines (IB), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), Ryanair (FR) and Vueling (VY).

By Bus

The area is served by CardiffBusMegabus and National Express has service from select cities around the United Kingdom.

By Car

If you are already in the region you can take the drive. Just use a service like Google Maps for directions.

By Ferry

No.

Where To Stay

Cardiff has many local brands as well as major brand names such as Accor, Hilton, IHG, Marriott and Radisson Blu. So you can stay at a place you can afford.

Cardiff Wales, United Kingdom - Hilton Cardiff

Cardiff Wales, United Kingdom – Hilton Cardiff

 

Cardiff Wales, United Kingdom - Angel Hotel

Cardiff Wales, United Kingdom – Angel Hotel

==>> You can find a list of hotels from TripAdvisor here.

==>> Try Airbnb.

Where To Eat

You can find many pubs as well as restaurants all over the Cardiff area.

==>> You can find a list of restaurants from TripAdvisor here.

==>> Here are some other restaurants from Trip.com.

What To Do

You must see the Cardiff Castle in the middle of the city as well as their football stadium. Take some time to check out Cardiff University as well. Just walk the area and enjoy the architecture as its quite unique.

Cardiff Wales, United Kingdom - Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Wales, United Kingdom – Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Wales, United Kingdom - Stadium

Cardiff Wales, United Kingdom – Stadium

==>> Here is a list of things to do from Trip Advisor.

==>> Here is a list of Tour offered by Viator.

==>> Lonely Planet has some additional information.

==>> Trip.com has some additional information.

Additional Information

Language: English, Welsh

Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)

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Cardiff Wales, United Kingdom - Cardiff Castle Wall

Cardiff Wales, United Kingdom – Cardiff Castle Wall

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  1. August 12, 2017

    […] is located in Wales just west of Newport and north of Cardiff. It’s just across the way from Bristol, United Kingdom and sits not too far from  the River […]

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