The cheapest and fastest coaches from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£11
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
3 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
3 h 23 m
Buses on 20 Sept
21
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 21 buses from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cardiff Central (CDF), including 19 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 189 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 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 29 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.
NX50720:003h35London, Victoria Coach Station23:35Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£81One-way0 changes
NX50915:303h45London, Victoria Coach Station19:15Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£81One-way0 changes
NX50917:003h45London, Victoria Coach Station20:45Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£81One-way0 changes
NX50919:003h45London, Victoria Coach Station22:45Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£81One-way0 changes
NX5090:303h15London, Victoria Coach Station3:45Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£81One-way0 changes
NX5090:303h15London, Victoria Coach Station3:45Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£81One-way0 changes
NX5078:303h20London, Victoria Coach Station11:50Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£81One-way0 changes
NX50922:303h25London, Victoria Coach Station1:55Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£81One-way0 changes
NX50923:303h25London, Victoria Coach Station2:55Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£81One-way0 changes
NX50920:303h29London, Victoria Coach Station23:59Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£81One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 189 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £70 Average Price | £19 Average Price | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cardiff Central (CDF):
A coach is £0.51 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cardiff Central (CDF) costing on average £19.
A coach is £70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cardiff Central (CDF) costing on average £88.
Other travel options to Cardiff Central (CDF) take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
Coach takes on average 3h 48m.
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £32. The journey takes 3h 48m versus 2h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cardiff Central (CDF) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cardiff Central (CDF) coaches for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX509 | 20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h29 | 23:59 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 0:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX509 | 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 1:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 1:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX509 | 23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 2:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 3:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX040 · NX216 | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h46 | 5:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
| Sunday 20 September | |||||
NX509 | 0:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 3:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX209 · NX216 | 2:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 7:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX201 | 5:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h00 | 11:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
NX507 | 8:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 11:50 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX509 | 9:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 13:10 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX507 | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 14:10 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX509 | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 15:10 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX509 | 12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 16:20 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX507 | 13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 17:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX509 | 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 17:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX507 | 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 18:50 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX509 | 15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 19:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX507 | 16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 20:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX509 | 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 20:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX507 | 18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 21:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX509 | 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 22:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus or National Express to find the best option for your trip from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Buses from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 39 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 36 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 10:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 189 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 189 km |
Average bus duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 36 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 10:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus, National Express from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cardiff Central (CDF)You can travel by bus between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cardiff Central (CDF) with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cardiff Central (CDF) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cardiff Central (CDF) by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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