APH Cardiff Park and Ride (previously Highwayman Security Park)

APH Cardiff Park & Ride, formerly Highwayman Security Park, is Cardiff Airport’s closest off-airport parking option. Drive to reception, leave your keys and let the team park your car while you take the included shuttle to the terminal.

Transfers take around 5–7 minutes and run approximately every 15 minutes throughout the day and night. It is a sensible choice when it offers a worthwhile saving over the airport’s walkable official car parks.

Why choose APH Cardiff Park & Ride?

• Short transfer: around 5–7 minutes to the terminal.
• Frequent shuttles: buses run approximately every 15 minutes.
• Staff park your car: leave it at reception rather than searching for a bay.
• Transfers included: no separate shuttle charge.
• Secure compound: CCTV, fencing, floodlighting and 24-hour staff patrols.
• Strong customer reviews: particularly for the staff and transfer service.

How does APH compare with Cardiff Airport Car Park 2?

Car Park 2 is an official airport car park within roughly a 5–10-minute walk of the terminal. You park yourself and keep your keys. APH requires a similar amount of travelling time, but you leave your keys and take a shuttle.

Choose APH when it is noticeably cheaper or you prefer a bus to walking with luggage. Choose Car Park 2 when keeping your keys and walking straight back to your car matter more.

How does APH compare with Car Park 1?

Car Park 1 is an official self-parking option around a 2–3-minute walk from the terminal. It is considerably closer, but will often cost more.

Choose Car Park 1 for convenience. Choose APH when the saving justifies adding the shuttle and key handover.

Important things to know

You must leave your car key, so remove house keys and unnecessary keyrings. Your vehicle is parked within the APH compound while you are away. The car park operates around the clock but is closed on Christmas Day.

Standard cars and vans are accepted, while motorhomes and oversized vehicles are not. Trailers require two booked spaces. Electric vehicle charging is available for an additional charge paid directly to the car park.

Distance to airport (mins)

Only 5 mins away, not far at all.

Directions

Please be aware that satellite navigation systems are not guaranteed to take you directly to the car park, please use the directions provided below. We cannot be held responsible if you fail to locate the car park or are delayed. If you are using a sat nav - please put in 'NURSTON' and not the postcode.

Exit the M4 motorway at junction 33 and follow signs for Cardiff Airport. Leave the A432 dual carriageway at the first junction, take the third exit off the roundabout (A4050) PC World will be on your left side. Zero your mileometer at PC World, It is exactly 9.5 miles to the Car Park. When you eventually reach the roundabout at 6.2 miles, (this has a sculpture shaped as two dragon tails), make sure you take the second exit by passing the airport. At the next roundabout take the third exit signposted St.Athans and Llantwit Major. At 8.2 miles turn left and proceed along this lane, do not take the narrow lane to the left continue round the S bend. There will be a small duck pond on your right side, at the next crossroads at 8.8 miles turn left. Carry on along this road for a further 0.8 miles and you will see the sign for Highwayman Security Park, turn left in to the car park and the reception area is on the left.

Arrival procedure

Please check your booking confirmation for details.

On arrival at car park please park your car in the furthest available bay directly in front of you without entering the main gates and report to reception and present your confirmation or quote reference number. After check in you will be given full instructions for your return.

Please arrive at the car park at least 30 minutes before your earliest recommended check-in time.

Departure procedure

Please check your booking confirmation for details.

Full details of the returns procedure will be given on arrival at the car park.

Security

The car park has floodlighting, CCTV and security fencing. It holds the Park Mark Safer Parking Award for security.

Disabled Facilities

Clients who are unable to use the car parks minibus/coach transfer service are advised to use the car parks located on site at the airport.

Additional information

Please arrive at the car park at least 30 minutes before your earliest recommended check-in time.

You will be required to leave your keys with the attendant. We can confirm that customers cars will never be moved off the site to other areas.

Adjacent to the car park you will find the Highwayman Inn, where you can unwind before your holiday - food service is available - (Mon-Thurs 12.30-20.00, Fri-Sat 12.30-21.00 and Sun 12.00-20.00).

Undercover parking

Not offered.