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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 an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £79.
Distance: 188 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£79 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m 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 Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport:
A coach is £65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport costing on average £79.
Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 17m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (2h 16m by train vs 2h 24m by car). Tickets start at around £79 compared to roughly £37 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:04 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) | 2h47 | 21:51 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 12 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £71 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:04, the last at 07:34. The fastest train covers the 188 km distance in 2h 48m.
Distance 188 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £71 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 7:04 |
Last train 7:34 |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Train companies: Great Western Railway from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) and London Heathrow Airport from £14. 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 Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 Queen Street (CDQ) and London Heathrow Airport
Most Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to London Heathrow Airport trains use the Cardiff Central to Heathrow Terminal 5 station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 Queen Street from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Queen Street train station facilities and services
Cardiff Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cardiff Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Queen Street: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
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