✈️ Buses to Cardiff Airport
2 bus and coach routes serve Cardiff Airport, the busiest being the 304, about 80 minutes to Llantwit Major Interchange. None run through the night.
First and last times are departures from Cardiff Airport itself, on weekdays. Buses towards the airport run earlier and later than this at stops along the way — open a route for the timetable at your own stop.
Every route serving Cardiff Airport
- 905 Rhoose → Cardiff Airport ~10 min from airport 05:35–23:24 Adventure Travel
- 304 Llantwit Major Interchange → Cardiff Bus Interchange ~80 min from airport 06:10–00:17 First South & West Wales
Journey times are the typical end-to-end run between the airport and the far end of the route, taken as the median across every journey in the published timetable — not a promise for your particular trip. Allow more at peak times.
Direct buses to Cardiff Airport from
Places on a route that reaches the airport without changing. The bus may take a long way round from the far end — check the route for your own stop.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first bus to Cardiff Airport?
The earliest weekday departure from Cardiff Airport itself is 05:35, on the 905. Buses towards the airport start earlier than that at stops along the way, so check the timetable for your own stop rather than relying on this time.
Is there a night bus to Cardiff Airport?
No. Every route serving Cardiff Airport stops before 01:00 and does not start again until the morning. For a very early flight you will need a taxi or to travel the night before.
How long does the bus take to Cardiff Airport?
It depends on the route. The busiest is the 304, which takes about 80 minutes between the airport and Llantwit Major Interchange. Times on this page are the median end-to-end journey from the published timetable, so allow extra at peak times.
How much is the bus to Cardiff Airport?
Local bus fares in England are capped at £3 for a single until 31 December 2026. Dedicated airport coach services are not part of the cap and are priced by the operator — usually cheaper if you book ahead.
Other airports
Timetables from the operators via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. See all UK airports by bus , or every stop and route at Cardiff Airport.