UK: Wales
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Legal Disclaimer Last Update 10-Mar-14Anglesey 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: | |
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| General: | Buses runs to and from Holyhead, Llangfeni & Bangor in accordance with the flight schedules. |
| 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.
Cardiff (CWL):
Location: 19 km/12 Miles SW of the City centre.
By Taxi: To Cardiff City centre ~£20-25/30 mins. Checker Cars +44 (0)1446 711747.
| By Bus: | |
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| Airport Bus X91 to Cardiff City Centre: | The Airbus X91 airport service, supplemented by bus 95, operates between Cardiff's city centre and the airport. Route: Llantwit Major Bus Station - Boverton - Eglwys Brewis - St. Athan RAF Airbase - St Athan Village - Aberthaw - Rhoose - Airport - Weycock Cross - Port Road West - Fire Station - Port Road East - Port Road - Pencoedtre Cross - St Andrew's Cross - Station Rd - Ruhr Cross - Cardiff Central Station. Timings: Buses leave the airport heading for Cardiff Mon-Fri every 30-65 mins 0716-2025. Saturdays every 60-90 mins 0725-2025. On Sundays leave the airport at 0905, 1040, 1240, 1440, 1640, 1840 & 2025. Buses leave Cardiff Central Station heading for the airport Mon-Fri every 30-65 mins 0510-1820. Saturdays every 60-90 mins 0510-1820. On Sundays leave the airport at 0830, 1002, 1202, 1402, 1602, 1802 & 1915. On Sundays buses do not run beyond the airport. Travel Times: To Cardiff city centre ~30 mins. Cost: £3.70 one way. |
| Airport Bus 95 to Cardiff City Centre: | Timings: Buses leave the airport only at 0550 Mon-Sat. Cost: £3.70 one way. |
| Bus X5 to Cardiff City Centre: | Route: Llantwit Major Bus Station - Boverton - Eglwys Brewis - St. Athan RAF Airbase - St Athan Village - Aberthaw - Rhoose - Airport - Weycock Cross - Port Road West - Fire Station - Port Road East - Port Road - Pencoedtre Cross - St Andrew's Cross - Station Rd - Ruhr Cross - Cardiff Central Station. Timings: Buses leave the airport heading for Cardiff at 0810, 0910, 1140, then every 2 hrs until 2140. Buses leave Cardiff Central Station heading for the airport at 0855, 1005, 1235, then every 2 hrs until 2035 & 2250. Travel Times: To Cardiff city centre ~40 mins. Cost: £3.70 one way. |
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. Note: There is a shuttle bus service (free to passengers with a valid train ticket) which meets all trains to carry passengers on the short journey to the airport terminal. The bus leaves 10 minutes to the hour.
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS, ALAMO/National 01446 719528, EUROPCAR +44 (0)1446 711924 & HERTZ 01446 711722. |
Airport to Airport: To London Heathrow by taxi, 2hrs 15 mins (longer in bad traffic).
Airport Tel No: +44 1446 711 111.
Updated Mar14 ADV. Visited Airport.
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.uk
Airport Tel No: +44 (0)1244 536853.
Updated Aug06 www
Swansea (SWS):
Location: 9 km/6 Miles WSW of Swancea City Centre, near Ilston.
By Taxi: 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 tel No: +44 (0)1792 204063.
Updated Jun07 ADV
