Bristol Airport to Cardiff Taxi and Private Transfer: Fares, Journey Time and Pickup
A private car from Bristol Airport to Cardiff is a drive of about 1 hour 10 minutes in normal traffic. This page covers the route, what each vehicle costs, where your driver meets you and how to time the journey back.
Distance and journey time
The distance is about 47 miles (76 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 1 hour 10 minutes; leave extra time in the morning and evening peaks, on Fridays and before bank holidays. The car goes round Bristol to the M5 and the M4, crosses the Severn on the Prince of Wales Bridge (no toll since 2018) and reaches Cardiff in about 1 hour 10 minutes.
About Cardiff
Cardiff Airport has few routes, so many travellers from South Wales fly from Bristol. Typical addresses are hotels near the Principality Stadium and Cardiff Bay, the university and homes across the Vale of Glamorgan. Big match days in Cardiff close streets in the centre.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £96
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £134
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £163
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £259
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £288
You pay per car, not per passenger. Your exact fixed price appears on the booking form as soon as you add your address and date, and it stays the same whatever the traffic.
Meeting your driver at Bristol Airport
Your driver tracks the flight and waits in the arrivals hall with your name on a sign. The first 60 minutes after landing are free and airport parking is already in the price, so a long passport or baggage queue costs you nothing. Bristol has a single terminal. The airport has no railway station, so most passengers leave by road.
Going back to the airport
For the journey from Cardiff to Bristol Airport, most travellers book a pickup about 3 hours before a short-haul flight and an hour earlier for long-haul. After the drive of about 1 hour 10 minutes, that leaves around 1 hour 45 minutes at the airport for check-in, bag drop and security. Choose "Return" on the booking form to reserve both journeys at once, with a discount on the second.
More information
See our Bristol Airport transfers guide. Related routes: Bristol Airport to Cheltenham and Bristol Airport to Exeter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Bristol Airport to Cardiff?
About 47 miles (76 km).
How long does the journey take?
About 1 hour 10 minutes in normal traffic; longer at peak times.
How much is a taxi from Bristol Airport to Cardiff?
From about £96 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £163 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
Where will the driver meet me?
In the arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name. Waiting is free for 60 minutes after landing.
Are child seats available?
Yes, at no extra cost. Tell us the children's ages when you book.
