Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Cowbridge travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cowbridge

With a population of 3 656, Cowbridge is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cowbridge to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Cowbridge

If you’re looking for affordable options, Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen (Penllyn Estate Farm Llwynhelig) and Hare & Hounds (The Hare & Hounds Aberthin) are great picks.

When to visit Cowbridge

Cowbridge in June
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cowbridge in June
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cowbridge

Plane

When flying to Cowbridge, you’ll arrive at Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Cowbridge departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowbridge, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Cowbridge to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £97 for a 8h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cowbridge is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 230 km from Cowbridge. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cowbridge, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cowbridge takes 105 km and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 282 km.

Plane

When flying to Cowbridge, you’ll arrive at Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Cowbridge departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowbridge, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Cowbridge to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £97 for a 8h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cowbridge is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 230 km from Cowbridge. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cowbridge, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cowbridge takes 105 km and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 282 km.

Airports near Cowbridge

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Cowbridge

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cowbridge

Most booked hotels in Cowbridge

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Llanerch Vineyard Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Victoria Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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The Bear Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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Cowbridge Cabins
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Bridgend Cardiff M4
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£45+
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Hiring a car in Cowbridge

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Cowbridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Cowbridge is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Cowbridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Cowbridge is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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