Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

Showing times and prices for 16 Jul

Cheapest price

£56

Average price

£98

Fastest journey

2 h 22 m

Average duration

2 h 23 m

Trains per day

147

Distance

189 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) 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 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) will cost around £98 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.

Fast trains

To travel from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) you need to make at least one change.

  • Great Western RailwayG15051+Elizabeth lineC37419 · C36886
    21:202h33
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    23:53Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    £561One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG15046 · C47892+Elizabeth lineC37445 · C36945
    12:183h19
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    15:37Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    £591One-way
    3 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW35202+Elizabeth lineC37718 · C37016
    19:182h34
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    21:52Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    £651One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW35437+Elizabeth lineC37802 · C37055
    20:182h34
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    22:52Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    £651One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW35182+Elizabeth lineC37781 · C36889
    11:502h34
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    14:24Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    £721One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £45.

Distance: 189 km

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£76

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£10

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2h 12m

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4h 0m

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Live departures

Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train times

The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) trains for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayW35431+Heathrow ExpressW105925:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h18
8:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Great Western RailwayW35431+Elizabeth lineC37360 · C376925:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h23
8:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15040+Heathrow ExpressW106046:24 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h01
9:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Great Western RailwayG15040+Elizabeth lineC36874 · C37788
On time
6:24 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h13
9:37 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15001 · G14896+Elizabeth lineC37810 · C368936:28 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h24
9:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15001 · G14896+Heathrow ExpressW106076:28 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h12
9:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15178 · G14897+Heathrow ExpressW106136:57 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h13
10:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15178 · G14897+Elizabeth lineC37413 · C369236:57 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h25
10:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3 changes
Great Western RailwayW35167+Elizabeth lineC37413 · C36923
On time
7:23 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h59
10:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35167+Heathrow ExpressW10616
On time
7:23 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h02
10:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		1 change
Great Western RailwayG15003 · G14898+Heathrow ExpressW106197:27 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h13
10:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15003 · G14898+Heathrow ExpressW106227:27 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h28
10:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15003 · G14898+Heathrow ExpressW106227:27 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h28
10:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15003 · G14898+Elizabeth lineC37459 · C369487:27 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h25
10:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15041+Heathrow ExpressW106288:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h07
11:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Great Western RailwayG15041 · G15464+Elizabeth lineC37526 · C369828:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h19
11:37 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15041+Elizabeth lineC36991 · C375528:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h34
11:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW34974 · G14899+Elizabeth lineC37552 · C369918:27 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h25
11:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3 changes
Great Western RailwayW34974 · G14899+Heathrow ExpressW106318:27 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h13
11:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35432+Elizabeth lineC37013 · C37601
On time
9:19 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h04
12:23 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15006 · G14900+Elizabeth lineC37651 · C370339:28 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h24
12:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15006 · G14900+Heathrow ExpressW106439:28 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h12
12:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35178+Heathrow ExpressW1065510:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h22
13:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Great Western RailwayW35178+Elizabeth lineC37738 · C3707010:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h34
13:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35178 · C47883+Elizabeth lineC37712 · C3706210:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h19
13:37 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3 changes
Great Western RailwayW35178 · C47883+Elizabeth lineC37712 · C3706210:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h19
13:37 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15008 · G14902+Heathrow ExpressW1065510:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h10
13:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15008 · G14902+Elizabeth lineC37738 · C3707010:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h22
13:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15008 · G14902+Heathrow ExpressW1065510:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h10
13:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15187 · G14903+Heathrow ExpressW1066111:00 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h10
14:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15187 · G14903+Elizabeth lineC37781 · C3688911:00 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h24
14:24 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15187 · G14903+Heathrow ExpressW1066111:00 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h10
14:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15045+Elizabeth lineC37781 · C3688911:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h06
14:24 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15045+Heathrow ExpressW1066411:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h08
14:26 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Great Western RailwayG15010 · W34490+Elizabeth lineC37821 · C36913
On time
11:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h22
14:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15010 · W34490+Heathrow ExpressW10667
On time
11:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h10
14:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15188 · W34493+Heathrow ExpressW10673
On time
12:00 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h10
15:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15188 · W34493+Elizabeth lineC37425 · C3693412:00 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h22
15:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15046+Elizabeth lineC37472 · C3695512:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h34
15:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15046+Heathrow ExpressW10676
On time
12:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h07
15:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		1 change
Great Western RailwayG15046 · C47892+Elizabeth lineC37445 · C3694512:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h19
15:37 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15012 · G14904+Heathrow ExpressW10679
On time
12:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h10
15:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15012 · G14904+Elizabeth lineC37472 · C36955
On time
12:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h22
15:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayY41669 · W34498+Heathrow ExpressW10685
On time
13:00 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h10
16:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35434+Heathrow ExpressW1068813:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h07
16:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Great Western RailwayW35434+Elizabeth lineC37538 · C36976
On time
13:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h04
16:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35434+Heathrow ExpressW10685
On time
13:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h52
16:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		1 change
Great Western RailwayG15013 · G14905+Elizabeth lineC37604 · C36996
On time
13:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h22
16:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15013 · G14905+Heathrow ExpressW10691
On time
13:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h10
16:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15189 · G14906+Heathrow ExpressW1069714:00 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h10
17:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15189 · G14906+Elizabeth lineC37681 · C37019
On time
14:00 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h22
17:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayW35188+Elizabeth lineC37715 · C37028
On time
14:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h20
17:38 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35188+Heathrow ExpressW10703
On time
14:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h22
17:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		1 change
Great Western RailwayW35188+Heathrow ExpressW10691
On time
14:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h22
16:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		1 change
Great Western RailwayW35188+Elizabeth lineC37604 · C36996
On time
14:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h34
16:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35188+Heathrow ExpressW10703
On time
14:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h22
17:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		1 change
Great Western RailwayG15015 · G14907+Heathrow ExpressW10703
On time
14:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h10
17:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15015 · G14907+Elizabeth lineC37750 · C37040
On time
14:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h23
17:53 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayY41675 · G14908+Heathrow ExpressW10709
On time
14:59 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h11
18:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayY41675 · G14908+Elizabeth lineC37815 · C3706414:59 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h24
18:23 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15049+Elizabeth lineC37815 · C3706415:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h05
18:23 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15049+Heathrow ExpressW10712
On time
15:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h08
18:26 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		1 change
Great Western RailwayG15017 · W34510+Elizabeth lineC37401 · C36869
On time
15:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h08
18:38 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15017 · W34510+Heathrow ExpressW10715
On time
15:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h10
18:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15190 · W34513+Heathrow ExpressW1072115:59 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h11
19:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15190 · W34513+Elizabeth lineC37485 · C3690815:59 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h23
19:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3 changes
Great Western RailwayW35435+Elizabeth lineC37503 · C37306
On time
16:21 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h09
19:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35435+Heathrow ExpressW1072716:21 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h19
19:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Great Western RailwayG15019 · G14909+Elizabeth lineC37532 · C36929
On time
16:27 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h25
19:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15019 · G14909+Heathrow ExpressW10727
On time
16:27 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h13
19:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15191 · G14910+Heathrow ExpressW1073316:58 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h12
20:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15191 · G14910+Elizabeth lineC37578 · C3695116:58 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h24
20:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3 changes
Great Western RailwayW35198+Elizabeth lineC37578 · C36951
On time
17:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h04
20:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35198+Heathrow ExpressW10736
On time
17:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h07
20:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		1 change
Great Western RailwayW35025 · W34519+Heathrow ExpressW1073917:27 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h13
20:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35025 · W34519+Elizabeth lineC37627 · C3697417:27 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h25
20:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15050+Heathrow ExpressW1075118:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h22
21:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Great Western RailwayG15050 · C47916+Elizabeth lineC37691 · C3735318:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h12
21:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15022 · W34523+Heathrow ExpressW10751
On time
18:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h10
21:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15022 · W34523+Elizabeth lineC37718 · C37016
On time
18:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h22
21:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15022 · W34523+Heathrow ExpressW10751
On time
18:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h10
21:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15022 · W34523+Elizabeth lineC37718 · C37016
On time
18:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h22
21:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayW35202+Elizabeth lineC37760 · C37036
On time
19:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h04
22:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35202+Heathrow ExpressW10760
On time
19:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h07
22:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		1 change
Great Western RailwayG15025 · G14913+Heathrow ExpressW10769
On time
19:28 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h42
23:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15025 · G14913+Elizabeth lineC37395 · C37072
On time
19:28 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h54
23:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayW35437+Elizabeth lineC37395 · C3707220:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h04
23:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35437+Heathrow ExpressW1077220:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h08
23:26 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Great Western RailwayG15051+Elizabeth lineC37419 · C3688621:20 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h33
23:53 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 changes

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Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 189 km distance in 2h 27m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance
189 km
Average train duration
2h 12m
Cheapest ticket price
£45
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
2h 27m
First train
4:54
Last train
21:20
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sun
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5

Train companies: Great Western Railway from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 27m
Cheapest Price
£45
Great Western Railway frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Learn more about Great Western Railway

FAQs: Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £45, while the average price tends to be around £76.
The train journey from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) covers a distance of 189 km and takes approximately 2h 27m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) is 189 km.
The first train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) leaves at 4:54.
The last train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) departs at 21:20.
Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).
To get from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) is by coach, costing approximately £5.
Booking trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Cardiff Central to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 offers views of the picturesque Welsh countryside and the rolling landscapes of southern England, providing a pleasant travel experience, though it is not known specifically for being a scenic route.
A day trip from Cardiff Central to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 27m. However, there are 8 train trips available per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).

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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff Central (CDF) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

Most Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) trains use the Cardiff Central to Heathrow Terminal 5 station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff Central (CDF) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Cardiff
Arrival train stations in London
Cardiff CentralCentral Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre

Bus24, 25, 27, 86, 62, 30, 35, 21, 136, 7, 23, 63, 64 · 3m · £2 · every ~47 min
C1 · 5m · every ~8 min

Cardiff Central train station facilities and services

Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.

More about Cardiff Central

More options for your journey from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

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Return trains from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) coach

Most popular trains to and from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) and Cardiff Central (CDF)

Cardiff Central (CDF) to Birmingham International Airport train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Bridge (LBG) train
London Victoria (VIC) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
Cambridge station (CBG) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Paddington (PAD) train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Waterloo (WAT) train
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
Leeds station (LDS) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Manchester Airport train
Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
London Paddington (PAD) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
Stratford (London) (SRA) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Stansted Airport train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Leeds station (LDS) train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Euston (EUS) train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
Southampton Central (SOU) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Victoria (VIC) train
London Liverpool Street (LST) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
London Euston (EUS) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to London St Pancras International (STP) train
Stansted Airport (SSD) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Watford Junction (WFJ) train
Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Luton Airport train
Glasgow Central (GLC) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
London Bridge (LBG) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train
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