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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£69
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£105
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 31 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 32 m
Trains on 18 Sept
49
Distance
189 km
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 £105 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
To travel from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport you need to make at least one change.
W35200+
C36951 · C3757817:502h32Cardiff Central (CDF)20:22Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)£691One-way2 changes- G15047+
W10676+C36934 · C3742512:502h41Cardiff Central (CDF)15:31Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)£741One-way3 changes - W35434+C36955 · C3747213:182h34Cardiff Central (CDF)15:52Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)£741One-way2 changes
- G15047+C36934 · C3742512:502h32Cardiff Central (CDF)15:22Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)£741One-way2 changes
- G15047+C37425 · C3732212:502h46Cardiff Central (CDF)15:36Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)£741One-way2 changes
- G15040+W105986:242h31Cardiff Central (CDF)8:55Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)£1481One-way1 change
- G15047+C36934 · C3742512:502h32Cardiff Central (CDF)15:22Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)£741One-way2 changes
- W35435+C36884 · C3743816:212h32Cardiff Central (CDF)18:53Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)£741One-way2 changes
- W35196+C37485 · C3690816:502h32Cardiff Central (CDF)19:22Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)£741One-way2 changes
- W35200+C36951 · C3757817:502h32Cardiff Central (CDF)20:22Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)£691One-way2 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 an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 189 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£70 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport:
A coach is £56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport costing on average £70.
Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 21m.
Tickets start at around £70 compared to roughly £50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-20.41. The journey takes 2h 29m versus 2h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 10:21 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:19 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h32 | 10:51 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h35 | 11:51 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:19 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h32 | 11:51 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h33 | 15:51 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h31 | 16:21 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| G15040+C37745 · C37280 | 6:24 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h12 | 9:36 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| G15040+C37745 · C37046 | 6:24 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 9:07 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| G15040+C37046 · C37745+W10601 | 6:24 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h53 | 9:17 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 changes | |
| G15040+W10598 | 6:24 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h31 | 8:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 change | |
| G15040+C37046 | 6:24 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h48 | 9:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 change | |
| G15040+C37745 · C37046 | 6:24 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h48 | 9:12 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 changes | |
| G15040+W10598 | 6:24 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h37 | 9:01 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 change | |
| G15001 · G14896+W10607 | 6:28 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h18 | 9:46 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| W35166+C37788 · C36874 | 6:51 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h46 | 9:37 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| W35166+C36874 · C37788 | 6:51 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h51 | 9:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 changes | |
| W35166+W10604 | 6:51 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h34 | 9:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 change | |
| W35166+W10604 | 6:51 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h40 | 9:31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 change | |
| W35166+C36874 | 6:51 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h51 | 9:42 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 change | |
| W35166+C37788 · C36874+W10607 | 6:51 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h55 | 9:46 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 changes | |
| G15178 · G14897+W10613 | 6:57 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h13 | 10:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| W35167+C36906 | 7:23 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h48 | 10:11 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 change | |
| W35167+W10610 | 7:23 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h32 | 9:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 change | |
| W35169+C36923 · C37413 | 7:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h39 | 10:28 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 27 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 16:45. The fastest train covers the 189 km distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 189 km |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 27 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 4:07 |
Last train 16:45 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Heathrow Airport from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Heathrow Airport
Most Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport trains use the Cardiff Central to Heathrow Terminal 5 station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Heathrow Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
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.
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