Cardiff is a lively, fast growing and diverse capital which is rich in heritage and places of interest. The universities contribute to a young nightlife and the city is fast becoming one of the top shopping destinations in the U.K.
We are directly facing the river Taff and the world famous Millenium Stadium ideally located in the centre of Cardiff. We are just a five minute walk from the central bus and train station (closer than any other backpackers).
By Bus - National Express and Mega Bus operate direct services to Cardiff Central Station from all over the UK including London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
By Rail - High speed InterCity trains provide frequent services between all major British cities. The Cardiff-London InterCity service, from London Paddington, runs some seventeen times a day (leaving every 30 mins), with a journey time of less than two hours.
Frequent regional network trains connect Cardiff with:
- Bristol (50 mins)
- Birmingham (2 hrs 10 mins)
- Southampton (2 hrs 30 mins)
- Manchester (3 hrs)
- Liverpool (3 hrs)
and with many other cities and towns.
National Rail Enquiries: 08457 48 49 50
National Rail Enquiries from overseas (Please note: International rates apply): +44 (0)20 7278 5240
Central Trains: www.centraltrains.co.uk for fast and frequent local rail services throughout the East and West Midlands. Long distance services run from the Midlands to South Wales the North West of England, East Anglia and the East Coast.
First Great Western: www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk for trains from London and the South and East of England.
Arriva Trains: www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk for trains in Wales and from the border of England. Also check out Arriva's www.walesflexipass.co.uk for more information on the Wales Flexi Pass and the South Wales Flexi Rover Pass.
Eurostar: + 44 (0)990 186 186, www.eurostar.com for trains from Europe to London.
By Road - Cardiff is served by the M4 and is easily accessible from all parts of Britain.
From the south west, take the M5 and from the south of England, follow major A roads to the M4.
From Scotland, the north of England and the Midlands, it is an easy drive via the M6, M5 and M50/M4.
Car Parking - Due to its convenient city centre location there is very limited parking facilities at the River House. Vist Cardiff Councils traffic web site for more information on parking in the city centre and road conditions.
By Air - Cardiff served by an international airport that is only 11 miles from the city centre. See www.cwlfly.com for more information.
Bristol International Airport is only 1 hour away, with direct flights from the States as well as budgets airlines flying from all over Europe. Birmingham, Manchester and London Airports (Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton) are also all easily accessible to Cardiff by high-speed InterCity train or coach.
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The River House Backpackers
59 Fitzhamon Embankment
Riverside
Cardiff
Wales
CF11 6AN
- Central train & bus station - 5 mins
- Millenium Stadium - 4 mins
- Cardiff Castle - 5 mins
- Shopping district - 5 mins
- Cardiff International Arena - 10 mins
- Cardiff Bay - 15 mins
National Express
www.nationalexpress.com
Mega Bus
www.megabus.com
The Train Line
www.thetrainline.com
The Travel Line
www.traveline.org.uk
Traffic Wales
www.traffic-wales.com
Cardiff Airport
www.cwlfly.com
