Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport train with Great Western Rail

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Compare coach and train for Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 £99.

Distance: 188 km

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Ferry

£116

Average Price

£19

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Cheapest

£20

Average Price

2h 51m

Average total duration

2h 21m

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30m

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3h 51m

Average total duration

3h 21m

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30m

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1h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

40m

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1h 0m

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Compare prices and tickets Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport by coach or train

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport

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Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £99 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
188 km
Average train duration
2h 21m
Cheapest ticket price
£99
Trains per day
19
Fastest train
2h 44m
First train
06:37
Last train
07:24
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 Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 57m
Cheapest Price
£68
Great Western Rail frequency
19 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 Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport.
FAQs
The train distance from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport is 188 km.
Booking trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 cost of a train ticket from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £99, while the average price tends to be around £116.
To get from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The train journey from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport covers a distance of 188 km and takes approximately 2h 44m. Trains run 19 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport is by coach, costing approximately £12.
The first train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 6:37.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport.
The last train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport departs at 7:24.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport.
Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport run approximately 19 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport.
There is no night train service from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) and London Heathrow Airport

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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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