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Car Hire Cardiff Downtown Cardiff InformationCardiff is the capital of Wales and is located in the south of the country. Though it had a reputation of being a rough, industrial city, Cardiff has changed dramatically in recent years. It is now a lively and modern capital city (population c. 310,000), gaining popularity with tourists interested in its history and culture. Summer is by far the best time to visit, as many of the attractions are outdoors.
How to Travel to Cardiff:
The impressive Cardiff Castle, built almost nine hundred years ago, is the centrepiece of the city today. Within its gothic towers is an opulent and lavish interior, well worth visiting. Settlement in this location can be traced back to Roman times and several ancient structures are found within the city.
By Plane:
The main airport is Cardiff International Airport, located nine miles south of the city. This is the only main airport in Wales. Hourly local trains between Cardiff and Bridgend serve Rhoose Cardiff International Airport station, where a free shuttle bus connects the station and airport. There are also regular bus services from the centre to the airport.
By train:
Cardiff Central station is two hours from London Paddington by train. Trains depart hourly during the day and are operated by First Great Western (http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/). Arriva Trains Wales (http://www.arrivatrainwales.co.uk/) provide local service around the city, along with longer distance services to other parts of Wales and North West England. An hourly Wessex Trains (http://www.wessextrains.co.uk/) express links Cardiff with Bristol, Bath, Salisbury, Southampton and Portsmouth.
By car:
From London, Cardiff is most swiftly reached by taking the M4 motorway west across the Severn Bridge and into south Wales.
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