Cardiff is the capital and largest city of Wales. Cardiff had a population of 381,516 in 2025 and forms a principal area officially known as the City and County of Cardiff (Welsh: Dinas a Sir Caerdydd). The city is the eleventh largest in the United Kingdom. Located in the southeast of Wales, the city sits within the Cardiff Capital Region, which consists of 1.5 million people, accounting for roughly half the nation's total population.
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Best time to visit: Jul–Aug
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Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Cardiff; times are rough estimates by road.
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40 km≈ 45 min
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55 km≈ 1 h 5 min
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58 km≈ 1 h 5 min
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77 km≈ 1 h 30 min
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88 km≈ 1 h 40 min
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89 km≈ 1 h 45 min
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97 km≈ 1 h 30 min
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103 km≈ 1 h 35 min
From Cardiff you can reach Bristol (40 km), Swansea (55 km), Bath (58 km), Gloucester (77 km) and Exeter (88 km) in about 45 min to 1 h 40 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
The most pleasant months are Jul to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 8°C in November.
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You can fly into Bristol Airport, Cardiff International Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.