Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport

Showing times and prices for 05 Nov

Cheapest price

£76

Average price

£99

Fastest journey

2 h 32 m

Average duration

2 h 34 m

Trains per day

18

Distance

189 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train 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 £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £76.

Fast trains

To travel from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport you need to make at least one change.

Great Western RailP08479+Tfl RailP07167 · P06614
09:192h32
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:51Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
£761One-way
2 changes
Great Western RailP08479+Tfl RailP07167 · P06614
09:192h38
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:57Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
£761One-way
2 changes
Great Western RailP08479+Heathrow ExpressC22947
09:192h36
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:55Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
£901One-way
1 change
Great Western RailP08479+Tfl RailP06627
09:192h53
Cardiff Central (CDF)
12:12Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
£941One-way
1 change
Great Western RailP08478+Tfl RailP07124 · P06594
08:372h44
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:21Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
£971One-way
2 changes

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
Ferry

£73

Average Price

£18

Average Price

Cheapest

£20

Average Price

2h 45m

Average total duration

2h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 46m

Average total duration

3h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

40m

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1h 0m

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Live departures

Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:30
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_westernP08477+tfl_railP07078 · P06571
On time
08:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h39
10:57 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2 changes
great_westernP08477+heathrow_expressY17246
On time
08:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h37
10:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
great_westernP08477+heathrow_expressY17246
On time
08:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h43
11:01 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1 change
great_westernP08477+tfl_railP07078 · P06571
On time
08:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h33
10:51 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 changes
great_westernP08477+tfl_railP07078 · P06571+heathrow_expressY17246
On time
08:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h43
11:01 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3 changes
great_westernP08477+tfl_railP07078 · P06951
On time
08:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h47
11:05 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 changes
great_westernP08477+tfl_railP06583
On time
08:18 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h54
11:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
1 change
great_westernP08478+tfl_railP07124 · P06594
On time
08:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h44
11:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 changes
great_westernP08478+tfl_railP06594
On time
08:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h50
11:27 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
1 change
great_westernP08478+tfl_railP07124 · P06594+heathrow_expressY17268
On time
08:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h54
11:31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3 changes
great_westernP08478+tfl_railP07124 · P06962
On time
08:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h58
11:35 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 changes
great_westernP08478+tfl_railP07124 · P06594
On time
08:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h50
11:27 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2 changes
great_westernP08478+heathrow_expressY17286
On time
08:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h39
11:16 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1 change
great_westernP08478+heathrow_expressY17286
On time
08:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h33
11:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
great_westernP08479+tfl_railP07167 · P06614
On time
09:19 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h32
11:51 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 changes
great_westernP08479+tfl_railP06627
On time
09:19 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h53
12:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
1 change
great_westernP08479+heathrow_expressC22947
On time
09:19 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h36
11:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 change
great_westernP08479+tfl_railP07167 · P06614
On time
09:19 Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h38
11:57 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport

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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport run on average 30 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
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 £12
Distance
189 km
Average train duration
2h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
£33
Trains per day
30
Fastest train
2h 27m
First train
04:07
Last train
17:18
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 £12

Train companies: Great Western Rail from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Heathrow Airport from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

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 28m
Cheapest Price
£37
Great Western Rail frequency
28 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

FAQs: Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport.
FAQs
The train distance from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport is 189 km.
Booking trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport 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 (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport covers a distance of 189 km and takes approximately 2h 27m. Trains run 30 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £33, while the average price tends to be around £73.
The first train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 4:07.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport is by coach, costing approximately £12.
The last train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport departs at 17:18.
To get from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport run approximately 30 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport.
There is no night train service from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Heathrow Airport

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Amenities at train station
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ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
Dining
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
  • Pret a Manger
  • Tesco Express
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Clayton Hotel Cardiff
  • Cardiff Marriott Hotel
  • Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
  • Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
  • Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)

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