Travel directions
Located in the middle of Cardiff, the main train and coach stations are within walking distance and there are direct road routes from the M4 to the venue.
By Rail/Coach
Cardiff International Arena is 4 minutes walk from Cardiff Central rail, coach and bus stations. Paddington, London to Cardiff is just 2 hours via Intercity, with trains departing hourly. There are direct rail and coach services available from Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Birmingham and the South East.
By Air
Cardiff International Airport is only 30 minutes drive from the city centre, with scheduled flights available from the UK and many European cities
From M4 Westbound
Approach Cardiff on M4, leave at Junction 29 follow signs for A48(M) Cardiff. Continue on A48(M) until exit signed Docks Cardiff East A4161. Take this and stay in the left hand lane. At next roundabout turn right for City Centre along A4161 Newport Road. For approximately 3–4 miles, travel straight on. Under railway bridge, turn left at this set of lights, past Queen Street Railway Station on left to next set of traffic lights.
For rear access turn left to Security lodge, 100 yards on right.
For front access cross over lights and take second turning on left into Mary Ann Street CIA on left Jurys Hotel on right.
From M4 Eastbound
Leave M4 at Junction 33 take A4232 signs to Barry Island and Cardiff Docks. Carry on road for approximately 10 miles through tunnel and turn left at next roundabout. Bear right at next roundabout along dual carriageway to traffic lights. Turn left at traffic lights keep in right hand lane, go under railway bridge and turn right at next set of traffic lights CIA on right in Mary Ann Street.
There is a toll charge of £5.30 (payment can only be made in cash) for cars travelling Westbound on the M4 at the Severn Bridge. Higher charges apply for larger vehicles”.
