Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£70

Average price

£80

Fastest journey

2 h 47 m

Average duration

3 h 4 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

188 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) will cost around £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 188 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 27 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.

Great Western Rail
05:543h27
Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
09:21Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
£701One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
12:042h47
Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
14:51Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
£741One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
07:242h57
Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
10:21Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
£981One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. 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 £7, and a train costs an average of £68.

Distance: 188 km

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Most popular
Coach
Ferry

£90

Average Price

£13

Average Price

Cheapest

£20

Average Price

2h 44m

Average total duration

2h 14m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 3m

Average total duration

3h 33m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

40m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:24
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
transport_for_walesG58059+great_westernP08477+heathrow_expressY17246
On time
08:04 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
2h51
10:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 changes
transport_for_walesG58059+great_westernP08477+tfl_railP07078 · P06571
On time
08:04 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
2h47
10:51 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
3 changes
transport_for_walesG58063+great_westernP08478+tfl_railP07124 · P06594
On time
08:24 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
2h57
11:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
3 changes
transport_for_walesG58063+great_westernP08478+heathrow_expressY17286
On time
08:24 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
2h46
11:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 changes

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom
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Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £68 but you can travel from only £7 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 £7
Distance
188 km
Average train duration
2h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
£68
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
2h 39m
First train
04:44
Last train
10:04
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 £7

Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) from £7. 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 45m
Cheapest Price
£61
Great Western Rail frequency
6 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

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 14m
Cheapest Price
£163
first_great_western frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) 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 Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).
FAQs
The train distance from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) is 188 km.
To get from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Booking trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) covers a distance of 188 km and takes approximately 2h 39m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £68, while the average price tends to be around £90.
The first train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) leaves at 4:44.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) is by coach, costing approximately £7.
The last train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) departs at 10:04.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).
Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).
There is no night train service from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).

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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

Cardiff
London
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff Queen Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Queen Street for your trip from Cardiff to London.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
Hotel
  • Travelodge
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: to the right of the station front
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cardiff Queen Street
  • Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.

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