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Anglesey Chester Hawarden St Athan Swansea
Cardiff   Maes Awyr Môn   Valley

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Anglesey Airport - Maes Awyr Môn (HLY):  Location: 4 km/2.5 miles SW of Valley & 5 km/3.5 Miles SE of Holyhead, on an island to the West of Anglesey. 33 km/22 Miles WNW of Bangor & 22 km/14 Miles WNW of Llangefni.  By Road: Leave the A55 at junction 4 and follow signs for RAF Valley, through the village of Llanfihangel yn Nhowyn. You will pass over a small bridge that crosses a railway. Take the next left and continue ahead to the terminal.  By Taxi: Mark's Taxis 01407 721222, Bet's Taxis 01407 810674, Anglesey Cabs 01407 764046, Valley Taxis 01407 741741 & Wendy's Taxis 07810 192319.


By Bus:
Buses runs to and from Holyhead, Llangfeni & Bangor in accordance with the flight schedules. See latest timetables: here.
To Holyhead: A bus runs to and from Holyhead in accordance with the flight schedules. Timings: Buses leave the airport Mon-Fri at 0903, 1635 & 1734 (Mon-Thur only). Buses leave Holyhead at 0750, 1540, 1550 & 1635. Travel Times: To Holyhead 20-25 mins.
To Llangefni & Bangor: Another bus runs to Llangefni & Bangor. These buses leave the airport at 0917, 1655 & 1802. Buses leave Bangor at 0730, 1500 & 1600. Buses leave Llangefni at 0803, 1538 & 1600. Travel Times: To Llangefni 25 mins and Bangor 55 mins.

By Train: The nearest train station is at Valley, however, the station at Holyhead has an hourly rail service as opposed to the two-hourly service at Valley.  Notes: This airport is part of the Military airbase: RAF Valley, and is sometimes known as Holyhead airport.  Updated Aug07 www.  [back].[top]

Cardiff (CWL):  Location: 19 km/12 Miles SW of the City centre.  By Taxi: To Cardiff City centre ~£15-20/30 mins. Checker Cars 01446 711747.


By Bus:
Air Shuttle Bus Transfer Available from Cardiff Central rail and Bus station. Call 0345 484950 for all enquiries.
National Express runs regular coaches to and from Cardiff Central Bus Station.
X91 The Airbus X91 airport service, supplemented by service number 95, operates between Cardiff's city centre and the airport ~every 30 mins 0520-2335 Mon-Fri. On Saturdays 0710-0012 and on Sundays 0815-2215. The adult single fare is £3 and the period return is £5. For the full bus timetable visit www.cardiffbus.com. Route details: From Cardiff (Central Station) via Havelock Street, Park Street, Westgate Street, Cowbridge Road East, Wellington Street, Leckwith Road, Ely Link Road, Culverhouse Cross, Port Road, Rhur Cross, Port Road, Port Road West, Weycock Cross, A4226, Tredogan Cross, Cardiff International Airport, Porthkerry Road, Rhoose, Fontygary, B4265, East Aberthaw, B4265, Gileston Cross, Gileston Road, St Athan Village, Eglwys Brewis, Boverton, Boverton Road, Llantwit Major Bus Station, Certain journeys operate via, Ham Lane East, Ham Lane South and Stallcourt Avenue to Llantwit Major Bus Station.
Cardiff Bus X51 Run hourly to the Central Bus Station and Railway Station. 
Buses B9 & V3 on Sundays. 0630-1830 £2.10/50 mins. 
Bus X5 Operated by First every 2 hrs, Sundays only 700-2300.  Adult single ticket £2.85. Journey time is ~40 mins.
Service X45 Operated by Shamrock, hourly, Mon-Sat during the day. Adult single tickets cost £2.75/35 mins.
Service 345 Is operated by EST Bus, hourly, Mon-Sat during the evenings. Adult single £2.65/40 mins.

By Train: A newly-opened rail link connects the Airport to Cardiff Central in one direction and to Bridgend in the other. Trains run each direction every hour, with onward connections possible all over the UK. Trains take 30 mins to reach cardiff Central. They run Mon-Sat 0630-2320, and much less frequently on Sundays ~0900-2100. See here for timetable.  Rental Cars: AVIS, EUROPCAR & HERTZ. Weblinks: Car Trawler Car Hire.  Airport to Airport: To London Heathrow by taxi, 2hrs 15 mins (longer in bad traffic).  Airport Website: www.cardiffairportonline.com.  Airport Tel No: +44 1446 711 111.  Updated Oct07.  Visited Airport  [back].[top]

Hawarden - Chester (CEG):  Location: 3 km/2 Miles ESE of Hawarden, 6 km/4 Miles WSW of Chester (England) & 15 km/9 Miles N of Wrexham. The airport itself is in Wales.  By Taxi: Available if pre-booked. Abbey Taxis (Chester) +44 (0)1244 318 318, Chester Private Hire +44 (0)1244 344344 & Chester Radio Taxis +44 (0)1244 382641.  Rental Cars: Can be arranged.  Car Parking: Free car parking is available next to the Business Aviation Centre.  Notes: This airport has no commercial passenger flights and is used mainly for business aviation.  Airport Website: www.chesterairport.co.ukAirport Tel No: +44 (0)1244 536853.  Updated Aug06 www.  [back].[top]

St Athan Airbase (EGDX):  Location: 2 km/1 Mile W of St Athan village & 20 km/12 Miles WSW of Cardiff.  By Bus: The Airbus X91 Cardiff Airport service, runs between Cardiff city centre, Cardiff Airport & St Athan airport ~every 30 mins 0520-2335 Mon-Fri. On Saturdays 0710-0012 & on Sundays 0815-2215. The adult single fare is £3 & the period return is £5. For the full bus timetable visit www.cardiffbus.com. Route details: From Cardiff (Central Station) via Havelock Street, Park Street, Westgate Street, Cowbridge Road East, Wellington Street, Leckwith Road, Ely Link Road, Culverhouse Cross, Port Road, Rhur Cross, Port Road, Port Road West, Weycock Cross, A4226, Tredogan Cross, Cardiff International Airport, Porthkerry Road, Rhoose, Fontygary, B4265, East Aberthaw, B4265, Gileston Cross, Gileston Road, St Athan Village, Eglwys Brewis, Boverton, Boverton Road, Llantwit Major Bus Station, Certain journeys operate via, Ham Lane East, Ham Lane South and Stallcourt Avenue to Llantwit Major Bus Station.  Notes: This is an RAF military airbase with no commercial passenger flights.  Updated Sep04 www.  [back].[top]

Swansea (SWS):  Location: 9 km/6 Miles WSW of Swancea City Centre, near Ilston.  ByTaxi: A & R Cars 01792 897787, A1 Samlet Cars 702802, AA Taxis 360600, Aaron Cabs 429999, Angel Cabs 891499, Gower Cabs 851666 & Yellow Cabs 644446.  By Bus: The local bus company, First Cymru runs a limited service to the airport.  Airport Website: www.swanseaairport.com.  Airport tel No: +44 (0)1792 204063.  Updated Jun07 ADV.  [back].[top]



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