The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 31 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 5 buses that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for London Heathrow Airport every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 189 km distance in an average of 3 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 189 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price | £20 Average Price |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 00:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h40 | 04:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 00:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h20 | 04:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | Delayed 12:35 01:40Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2h50 | 06:15 06:15London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 · NXN40 | Delayed 12:35 01:40Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h45 | 05:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
NX201 | Delayed 12:35 01:40Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h15 | 08:55 08:55London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | Delayed 12:05 02:35Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h55 | 07:50 07:50London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 02:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h25 | 06:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 02:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h40 | 06:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 02:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h20 | 06:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 02:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h40 | 06:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | Delayed 12:35 03:25Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2h50 | 06:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | Delayed 12:35 03:25Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h15 | 08:55 08:55London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 03:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h30 | 07:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 03:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h50 | 07:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | Delayed 12:05 04:30Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h10 | 08:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 04:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h55 | 08:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 04:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h30 | 08:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 04:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h50 | 08:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 04:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h30 | 08:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | Delayed 12:35 05:25Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h25 | 08:55 08:55London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | Delayed 12:35 05:25Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h00 | 08:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 06:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h00 | 10:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 06:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h40 | 10:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | Delayed 12:05 06:25Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h15 | 10:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h50 | 10:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h30 | 10:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | Delayed 12:35 07:20Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h25 | 10:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 · NX230 | Delayed 12:35 07:20Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h50 | 11:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
NX201 | Delayed 12:35 07:20Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h00 | 10:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 08:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h55 | 12:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 08:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h35 | 12:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 · NX230 | 08:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h40 | 13:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 08:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h50 | 12:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h30 | 12:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | Delayed 12:35 09:25Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2h50 | 12:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | Delayed 12:35 09:25Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h15 | 12:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h30 | 14:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 10:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h45 | 14:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 10:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h25 | 14:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h50 | 14:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 · NX240 | Delayed 12:35 11:40Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h20 | 16:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
NX201 | Delayed 12:35 11:40Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h15 | 14:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | Delayed 12:35 11:40Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2h50 | 14:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | On time 12:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h05 | 16:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 12:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h50 | 16:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 12:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h30 | 16:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h35 | 16:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h55 | 16:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | On time 14:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h15 | 17:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | On time 14:35 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2h55 | 17:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h40 | 18:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h00 | 18:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 14:55 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h00 | 18:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | On time 14:55 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h30 | 19:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 14:55 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h15 | 19:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | On time 16:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h55 | 20:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 · NXN40 | On time 16:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 7h55 | 00:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
NX201 | On time 16:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h35 | 20:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h05 | 20:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h45 | 20:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX216 · NX200 | On time 18:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h05 | 22:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
NX216 · NX200 | On time 18:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h50 | 21:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
NX509 · NXA30 | 19:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 8h12 | 03:27 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
NX509 · NX466 | 19:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h50 | 00:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
NX509 · NX030 | 19:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h35 | 00:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
NX509 · NX025 | 19:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h35 | 00:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h30 | 04:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
NX201 · NXA40 | On time 23:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h25 | 04:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
NX201 | On time 23:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h20 | 03:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | On time 23:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h40 | 03:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport
Distance 189 km |
Average bus duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 62 |
Direct buses 46 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow AirportYou can travel by bus between Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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