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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£10
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
3 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
3 h 16 m
Buses on 17 Sept
1
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) 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 Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 1 buses from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF), including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 186 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 16 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.
23:593h16Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)3:15Cardiff Central (CDF)£101One-way0 changes
- 23:593h16Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)3:15Cardiff Central (CDF)£101One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £19 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 ferry costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £90.
Distance: 186 km
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Most popular Coach | Ferry | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £90 Average Price | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m 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 Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF):
A ferry is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) costing on average £20.
A ferry is £71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) costing on average £90.
Other travel options to Cardiff Central (CDF) take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 19m.
Coach takes on average 3h 59m.
Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £29. The journey takes 3h 59m 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 Megabus.
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 Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) coaches for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 11:30 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h45 | 15:15 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:30 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h50 | 16:20 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:30 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h25 | 0:55 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Buses from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 55 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 43 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 10:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 186 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 186 km |
Average bus duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 55 |
Direct buses 43 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 10:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF)You can travel by bus between Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) 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.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- 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).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- 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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