The cheapest and fastest trains from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£118
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
67
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £118 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
To travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) you need to make at least one change.
G15466 · C48259 · W34663+
C353250:077h59Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)8:06Cardiff Central (CDF)£541One-way3 changes
C38171 · C37261+
G1494722:202h47Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1:07Cardiff Central (CDF)£681One-way2 changes
C35325+
G15466 · C48259 · W346630:077h59Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)8:06Cardiff Central (CDF)£691One-way3 changes
C38025 · C37214+
W3542620:203h26Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)23:46Cardiff Central (CDF)£721One-way2 changes
C37884 · C37199+
G1493910:202h56Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)13:16Cardiff Central (CDF)£721One-way2 changes
W34646+
W1094018:422h20Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)21:02Cardiff Central (CDF)£951One-way1 change
W10802+
G149347:122h24Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)9:36Cardiff Central (CDF)£1951One-way1 change
W10850+
W3541711:122h24Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)13:36Cardiff Central (CDF)£861One-way1 change
W35418+
W1087413:122h24Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)15:36Cardiff Central (CDF)£911One-way1 change
W35419+
W1090415:422h24Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)18:06Cardiff Central (CDF)£1151One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry for Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. 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 £5, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 186 km
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2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for today, Wednesday 17 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W10805+ C37629 · C37221+ G14935 | 7:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h45 | 10:12 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
W10808+ G14935 | 7:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h30 | 10:12 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
W10814+ G14936 | 8:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h25 | 10:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C38109 · C37246+ G14937 | On time 8:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h47 | 11:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10817+ C37735 · C37256+ G14937 | 8:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h40 | 11:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
W10820+ G14937 | On time 8:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h25 | 11:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
W10820+ C37761 · C37263+ G14938 | On time 8:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h58 | 11:40 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
W10826+ G14938 | On time 9:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h28 | 11:40 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C38179 · C37160+ W34617 | 9:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h50 | 12:10 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10829+ W34617 | On time 9:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h43 | 12:10 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C37841 · C37183+ W34618 | On time 9:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h47 | 12:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10838+ W34618 | On time 10:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h25 | 12:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C37884 · C37199+ G14939 | 10:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h56 | 13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10841+ G14939 | On time 10:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h49 | 13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C37926 · C37213+ W35417 | 10:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h46 | 13:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10850+ W35417 | On time 11:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h24 | 13:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C37966 · C37226+ W34622 | On time 11:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h48 | 14:08 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10853+ W34622 | On time 11:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h41 | 14:08 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C38005 · C37238+ W34624 | On time 11:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h47 | 14:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10862+ W34624 | On time 12:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h25 | 14:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C38047 · C37249+ G14940 | 12:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h48 | 15:08 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10865+ G14940 | 12:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h41 | 15:08 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C38084 · C37260+ W35418 | 12:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h46 | 15:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10874+ W35418 | 13:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h24 | 15:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C38119 · C37271+ W34629 | On time 13:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h46 | 16:06 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10877+ W34629 | On time 13:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h39 | 16:06 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C38154 · C37164+ W34630 | On time 13:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h48 | 16:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10886+ W34630 | On time 14:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h26 | 16:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C38189 · C37179+ W34632 | On time 14:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h49 | 17:09 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10889+ W34632 | On time 14:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h42 | 17:09 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C37851 · C37191+ W34634 | On time 14:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h47 | 17:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10898+ W34634 | On time 15:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h25 | 17:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
W10904+ W35419 | 15:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h24 | 18:06 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C37952 · C37217+ W34637 | 15:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h47 | 18:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10907+ C37555 · C37223+ W34637 | 15:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h40 | 18:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
W10910+ W34637 | 16:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h25 | 18:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C38007 · C37230+ G14941 | 16:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h50 | 19:10 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10916+ G14941 | 16:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h28 | 19:10 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C38071 · C37242+ G14942 | On time 16:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h48 | 19:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10922+ G14942 | 17:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h26 | 19:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
W10928+ G14943 | 17:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h32 | 20:14 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C38183 · C37268+ G14944 | On time 17:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h47 | 20:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10934+ G14944 | 18:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h25 | 20:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
W10940+ W34646 | On time 18:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h20 | 21:02 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C37905 · C37173+ W34648 | On time 18:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h48 | 21:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10946+ W34648 | On time 19:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h26 | 21:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C37985 · C37200+ G14945 | On time 19:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h57 | 22:47 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10958+ G14945 | On time 20:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h35 | 22:47 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C38025 · C37214+ W35426 | 20:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h26 | 23:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10964+ C37656 · C37227+ W35426 | 20:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h04 | 23:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
W10970+ W35426 | On time 21:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h34 | 23:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
W10982+ G14947 | On time 22:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h55 | 1:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C38171 · C37261+ G14947 | On time 22:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h47 | 1:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| Thursday 18 June | |||||
C35325+ G15466 · C48259 · W34663 | 0:07 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 7h59 | 8:06 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
C35325+ G15466 · C48259 · W34663 | 0:07 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 7h59 | 8:06 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
C35325+ G15466 · C48259 · W34663 | 0:07 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 7h59 | 8:06 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
C37457 · C37176+ W35415 | 5:46 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h53 | 8:39 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10787+ C37477 · C37181+ W35415 | 5:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h42 | 8:39 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
W10790+ W35415 | 6:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h27 | 8:39 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C37932 · C37193+ G14933 | 6:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h48 | 9:08 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10793+ C37523 · C37193+ G14933 | 6:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h41 | 9:08 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
W10793+ G14933 | 6:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h41 | 9:08 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C37972 · C37198+ G14934 | 6:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h46 | 9:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
W10799+ C37570 · C37205+ G14934 | 6:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h39 | 9:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
W10802+ G14934 | 7:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h24 | 9:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
C38019 · C37212+ G14935 | 7:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h52 | 10:12 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
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Overview: Train from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Trains from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 19:42. The fastest train covers the 186 km distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 186 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 5:27 |
Last train 19:42 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Cardiff Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) and Cardiff Central (CDF)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station
- 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
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- 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
- 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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