Transport
The region has an excellent transport infrastructure with excellent road and rail routes, 3 port facilities and an international airport.
With easy access to the remainder of the UK and Europe South East Wales has developed a number of international logistics firms as well as having representation from most of the recognised national names. This is supported by a range of warehouse developments that ensure your goods can be quickly despatched to any location, UK or the rest of the world.
By Road:
From London and the south east, South East Wales is within an easy three hour drive along the M4. As soon as you crossed the River Severn by either of our bridges you have arrived. The main towns along the motorway are Chepstow (accessed from M48), Newport, Cwmbran, Cardiff, Caerphilly and Bridgend.
From the midlands and north, Birmingham is a simple two hour drive along the M5, the M50 and A40 with brings you directly into South East Wales at Monmouth. The north of the region is easily accessible down the A449 to link with the A465 dual carriageway.
Indicative Travel Times by Road:
Destination |
Mileage |
Time |
|
London |
155 |
2hrs 45mins |
|
Bristol |
46 |
50mins |
|
Birmingham |
117 |
2hrs |
|
Port of Dover |
230 |
3hrs 55mins |
|
Plymouth |
153 |
2hrs 40mins |
|
Manchester |
194 |
3hrs 20mins |
| Distance and times shown are from the Capital Wales office in Pontypridd to central points of destination. | ||
By Rail:
Rail links into the region enter through Newport. There are direct rail links from London Paddington operated by First Great Western, Birmingham New Street and International and Manchester by Cross Country. Arriva Trains Wales operate a North-South service through Shrewsbury. For full details of the Rail network visit national rail.
For Rail Freight the region has a number of rail terminals including Llanwern and Newport Dock in Newport and Cardiff Freightliner. Details on Rail Freight terminals are available at rail freight online and details of possible Freight Facilities grants from Welsh Government here.
By Air:
Cardiff and Bristol airports are served by a number of low cost carriers as well as scheduled carriers. Cardiff International airport is served by KLM who link to the world through their Amsterdam hub and Helvitic airways link to the rest of the world through Zurich.
Heathrow is approximately two hours along the M4 and Birmingham International approximately two and half hours up the A40/M50/M5.
By Sea:
Around the region:
The main east/west road links are the M4 in the south and the A465 in the north. They are linked north/south by a number of main roads, many dual carriageways. The rail network for South East Wales marketed locally as ‘Valley Lines’ is provided by Arriva Trains Wales (Click here to download 'Valley Lines' Services routemap). The region is served by a number of national bus companies including Stagecoach and First. Traveline Cymru provides information on all public transport within South East Wales.
They also offer any organisation a free travel plan service for employees travel to and from work (www.gettravelwise.com)
