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Compare coach, train and ferry for London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 188 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Ferry |
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£17 Average Price | £88 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) coaches for today, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX202 | 07:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h15 | 12:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 08:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h00 | 12:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h00 | 12:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h40 | 12:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | Delayed 10:10 08:30London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h35 | 12:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 09:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h20 | 12:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 09:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h55 | 12:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h00 | 13:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 09:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h15 | 14:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h40 | 13:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 10:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h00 | 14:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | On time 10:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h35 | 14:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 11:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h15 | 14:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 11:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h55 | 14:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 12:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h30 | 16:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 12:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h15 | 16:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h15 | 16:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h55 | 16:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | On time 12:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h50 | 16:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX202 | On time 13:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 5h05 | 18:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
NX201 | 13:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h35 | 16:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 13:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h15 | 16:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 13:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h20 | 18:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 · NX201 | 14:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h30 | 18:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
NX202 | On time 14:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h55 | 18:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h10 | 18:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h50 | 18:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 15:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h30 | 18:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h05 | 19:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 15:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h10 | 18:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h45 | 19:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 16:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h05 | 20:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 · NX201 | 16:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 5h00 | 21:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
NX202 | On time 16:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h45 | 20:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h00 | 20:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h35 | 20:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 17:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h30 | 21:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 17:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h10 | 22:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 17:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h05 | 21:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 18:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h55 | 22:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h50 | 22:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | On time 18:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h30 | 22:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h30 | 22:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 19:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h15 | 22:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h45 | 23:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 19:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h50 | 22:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h25 | 23:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 20:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h10 | 00:50 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h45 | 00:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | 20:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h55 | 00:50 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h25 | 00:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX202 | On time 21:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h30 | 00:50 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h45 | 01:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h25 | 01:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 22:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h15 | 01:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h45 | 02:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 22:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h50 | 01:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h25 | 02:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX201 | On time 23:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h15 | 04:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) run on average 54 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £12 by ferry.
There are 43 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 22:45. The fastest coach covers the 188 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 188 km |
Average bus duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 54 |
Direct buses 43 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)You can travel by bus between London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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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FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 Queen Street (CDQ), 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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