London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 06 Jul

Cheapest price

£65

Average price

£106

Fastest journey

3 h

Average duration

3 h 2 m

Trains per day

211

Distance

189 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.

Fast trains

To travel from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff you need to make at least one change.

  • Elizabeth lineC37787 · C37261+Great Western RailwayG14947
    22:153h22
    Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
    1:37Cardiff Central (CDF)
    £651One-way
    2 changes
  • Elizabeth lineC38171 · C37261+Great Western RailwayG14947
    22:253h12
    Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    1:37Cardiff Central (CDF)
    £651One-way
    2 changes
  • Elizabeth lineC38171 · C37261+Great Western RailwayG14947
    22:203h17
    Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    1:37Cardiff Central (CDF)
    £651One-way
    2 changes
  • Elizabeth lineC37512 · C37188+Great Western RailwayG14945
    19:213h26
    Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    22:47Cardiff Central (CDF)
    £741One-way
    2 changes
  • Elizabeth lineC37607 · C37214+Great Western RailwayW35426
    20:153h31
    Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
    23:46Cardiff Central (CDF)
    £741One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £46.

Distance: 189 km

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Coach

£84

Average Price

£16

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Cheapest

2h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 14m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 53m

Average total duration

3h 23m

Onboard

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30m

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Live departures

London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff train times

The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff trains for today, Sunday 5 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Elizabeth lineC35326 · C37194+Great Western RailwayC50048
On time
7:19 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3h10
10:29 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Heathrow ExpressW10807+Elizabeth lineC37901 · C37194+Great Western RailwayC50048
On time
7:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3h02
10:29 Cardiff Central (CDF)		3 changes
Elizabeth lineC37901 · C37194+Great Western RailwayC50048
On time
7:33 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h56
10:29 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Elizabeth lineC37901+Great Western RailwayC50048
On time
7:33 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h56
10:29 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayC50048+Heathrow ExpressW10813
Delayed
7:33 7:57Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h32
10:29 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10813+Great Western RailwayC50048
On time
8:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h27
10:29 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Elizabeth lineC37525 · C37210+Great Western RailwayC01228
On time
8:19 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3h09
11:28 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Heathrow ExpressW10819+Elizabeth lineC37949 · C37210+Great Western RailwayC012288:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3h01
11:28 Cardiff Central (CDF)3 changes
Elizabeth lineC37949 · C37210+Great Western RailwayC01228
On time
8:39 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h49
11:28 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Heathrow ExpressW10825+Great Western RailwayC01228
On time
8:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h31
11:28 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10825+Great Western RailwayC01228
On time
9:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h26
11:28 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10831+Elizabeth lineC38014 · C37228+Great Western RailwayC01227
On time
9:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3h07
12:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		3 changes
Elizabeth lineC38014 · C37228+Great Western RailwayC012279:39 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h55
12:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
Great Western RailwayC01227+Heathrow ExpressW10837
On time
9:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h37
12:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10837+Great Western RailwayC01227
On time
10:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h32
12:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Elizabeth lineC38104 · C37248+Great Western RailwayC01226
On time
10:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h44
13:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Elizabeth lineC38104 · C37248+Great Western RailwayC01226
On time
10:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h39
13:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayC01226+Heathrow ExpressW1084910:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h37
13:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10849+Great Western RailwayC0122611:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h32
13:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37789 · C37270+Great Western RailwayC50047
On time
11:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h50
14:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayC50047+Elizabeth lineC37789
Delayed
11:45 11:45Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h50
14:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayC50047+Elizabeth lineC38174 · C37270
Delayed
12:10 11:50Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h45
14:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Elizabeth lineC38174 · C37270+Great Western RailwayC50047
On time
11:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h40
14:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayC50047+Heathrow ExpressW10861
Delayed
11:45 11:57Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h38
14:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayC50047+Heathrow ExpressW10861
Delayed
11:45 12:02Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h33
14:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayC00840+Elizabeth lineC37434 · C37178
On time
12:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h55
15:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayC00840+Elizabeth lineC3743412:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h55
15:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
Great Western RailwayC00840+Elizabeth lineC37876 · C37178
On time
12:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h50
15:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayC00840+Elizabeth lineC37178 · C3787612:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h45
15:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
Heathrow ExpressW10873+Elizabeth lineC37461 · C37091+Great Western RailwayC33064
On time
12:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h43
15:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)		4 changes
Great Western RailwayC00840+Heathrow ExpressW10873
On time
12:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h43
15:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Elizabeth lineC37461 · C37091+Great Western RailwayC33064 · C00840
On time
13:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h40
15:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayC00840+Heathrow ExpressW10873
On time
13:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h38
15:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Elizabeth lineC37461 · C37091+Great Western RailwayC33064 · C00840
On time
13:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h34
15:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayC50046+Elizabeth lineC37190 · C37482
Delayed
13:39 13:15Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h57
16:12 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayC50046+Elizabeth lineC37482
Delayed
13:13 13:15Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h57
16:12 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayC50046+Elizabeth lineC37190 · C37919
Delayed
13:39 13:20Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h52
16:12 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayC50046+Elizabeth lineC37190 · C37919
Delayed
13:39 13:25Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h47
16:12 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayC50046+Heathrow ExpressW10879
Delayed
13:13 13:27Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h45
16:12 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayC50046+Heathrow ExpressW10879
Delayed
13:13 13:32Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h40
16:12 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayC50040+Elizabeth lineC37528
Delayed
13:45 13:45Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h49
16:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayC50040+Elizabeth lineC37528 · C37203
Delayed
14:10 13:45Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h49
16:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayC50040+Elizabeth lineC37959 · C37203
Delayed
14:10 13:50Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h44
16:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayC50040+Elizabeth lineC37203 · C37959
Delayed
14:10 13:55Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h39
16:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Heathrow ExpressW10885+Great Western RailwayC50040
On time
13:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h37
16:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10885+Great Western RailwayC50040
On time
14:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h32
16:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayC50042+Elizabeth lineC37229 · C37623
Delayed
15:10 14:45Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h55
17:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayC50042+Elizabeth lineC37623
Delayed
14:45 14:45Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h55
17:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Elizabeth lineC38039 · C37229+Great Western RailwayC50042
On time
14:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h50
17:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayC50042+Elizabeth lineC37229 · C38039
Delayed
15:10 14:55Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h45
17:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Heathrow ExpressW10897+Great Western RailwayC50042
On time
14:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h43
17:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10897+Great Western RailwayC50042
On time
15:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h38
17:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayC50043+Elizabeth lineC37714
Delayed
15:45 15:45Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h49
18:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Elizabeth lineC37251+Great Western RailwayC50043+Elizabeth lineC37714
Delayed
15:05 15:45Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h49
18:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayC50043+Elizabeth lineC37251 · C38112
Delayed
16:10 15:50Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h44
18:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayC50043+Elizabeth lineC38112 · C37251
Delayed
16:10 15:55Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h39
18:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Heathrow ExpressW10909+Great Western RailwayC50043
On time
15:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h37
18:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayC50043+Heathrow ExpressW10909
Delayed
15:45 16:02Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h32
18:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Elizabeth lineC38147 · C37262+Great Western RailwayW34659
On time
16:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3h14
19:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Elizabeth lineC37798+Great Western RailwayW34659
On time
16:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h49
19:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Great Western RailwayW34659+Elizabeth lineC37798 · C37274
Delayed
17:10 16:45Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h49
19:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Elizabeth lineC38182 · C37274+Great Western RailwayW34659
On time
16:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h44
19:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Elizabeth lineC38182 · C37274+Great Western RailwayW34659
On time
16:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h39
19:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Heathrow ExpressW10921+Great Western RailwayW34659
On time
16:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h37
19:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10921+Great Western RailwayW34659
On time
17:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h32
19:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Elizabeth lineC37447+Great Western RailwayC50045
On time
17:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h49
20:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Elizabeth lineC37447 · C37180+Great Western RailwayC50045
On time
17:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h49
20:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Elizabeth lineC37887 · C37180+Great Western RailwayC50045
On time
17:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h44
20:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Elizabeth lineC37887 · C37180+Great Western RailwayC50045
On time
17:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h39
20:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Heathrow ExpressW10933+Great Western RailwayC50045
On time
17:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h37
20:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Elizabeth lineC37474+Great Western RailwayW34728 · W35043
On time
18:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
3h30
21:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Heathrow ExpressW10933+Great Western RailwayC50045
On time
18:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h32
20:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10936+Great Western RailwayW34728 · W35043
On time
18:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3h18
21:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Elizabeth lineC37493 · C37192+Great Western RailwayW34728 · W35043
On time
18:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
3h15
21:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)		3 changes
Heathrow ExpressW10936+Great Western RailwayW34728 · W35043
On time
18:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
3h13
21:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Elizabeth lineC37929 · C37192+Great Western RailwayW34728 · W35043
On time
18:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3h10
21:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)		3 changes
Elizabeth lineC37929 · C37192+Great Western RailwayW34728 · W35043
On time
18:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
3h05
21:30 Cardiff Central (CDF)		3 changes
Elizabeth lineC37540 · C37206+Great Western RailwayC50039
On time
18:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h49
21:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Elizabeth lineC37540+Great Western RailwayC5003918:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h49
21:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37970 · C37206+Great Western RailwayC50039
On time
18:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h44
21:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Elizabeth lineC37970 · C37206+Great Western RailwayC50039
On time
18:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h39
21:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
Heathrow ExpressW10945+Great Western RailwayC50039
On time
18:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h37
21:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10945+Great Western RailwayC50039
On time
19:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h32
21:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Elizabeth lineC37636+Great Western RailwayC0122519:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h49
22:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37636 · C37233+Great Western RailwayC0122519:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h49
22:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
Elizabeth lineC38050 · C37233+Great Western RailwayC0122519:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h44
22:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
Elizabeth lineC38050 · C37233+Great Western RailwayC0122519:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h39
22:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
Heathrow ExpressW10957+Great Western RailwayC01225
On time
19:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h37
22:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10957+Great Western RailwayC01225
On time
20:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h32
22:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
Elizabeth lineC37725+Great Western RailwayC0122420:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h49
23:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37725 · C37255+Great Western RailwayC0122420:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h49
23:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
Elizabeth lineC38123 · C37255+Great Western RailwayC0122420:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h44
23:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
Elizabeth lineC38123 · C37255+Great Western RailwayC0122420:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h39
23:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
Heathrow ExpressW10969+Great Western RailwayC0122420:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h37
23:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10969+Great Western RailwayC0122421:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h32
23:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
Elizabeth lineC35330+Great Western RailwayC48269 · C48259 · W346630:07 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
7h59
8:06 Cardiff Central (CDF)3 changes
Elizabeth lineC35330+Great Western RailwayC48269 · C48259 · W346630:12 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
7h54
8:06 Cardiff Central (CDF)3 changes
Elizabeth lineC37411 · C37166+Great Western RailwayW354155:15 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3h24
8:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
Elizabeth lineC37411 · C37166+Great Western RailwayW354155:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
3h18
8:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
Heathrow ExpressW10781+Great Western RailwayW354155:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3h12
8:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37430+Great Western RailwayG14950 · G154945:30 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
3h52
9:22 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
Elizabeth lineC37430 · C37176+Great Western RailwayG14950 · G154945:30 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
3h52
9:22 Cardiff Central (CDF)3 changes
Heathrow ExpressW10781+Great Western RailwayW354155:32 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
3h07
8:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37457 · C37176+Great Western RailwayG14950 · G154945:46 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3h36
9:22 Cardiff Central (CDF)3 changes
Heathrow ExpressW10784+Great Western RailwayG14950 · G154945:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
3h35
9:22 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
Elizabeth lineC37457 · C37176+Great Western RailwayG14950 · G154945:51 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
3h31
9:22 Cardiff Central (CDF)3 changes
Elizabeth lineC37504+Great Western RailwayG149346:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
3h21
9:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37932 · C37193+Great Western RailwayG149346:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3h16
9:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
Heathrow ExpressW10793+Great Western RailwayG149346:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3h09
9:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10793+Elizabeth lineC37523 · C37193+Great Western RailwayG149346:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3h09
9:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)3 changes
Elizabeth lineC37523 · C37193+Great Western RailwayG149346:30 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
3h06
9:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
Heathrow ExpressW10793+Great Western RailwayG149346:32 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
3h04
9:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff

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Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff run on average 100 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 07:36, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 189 km distance in 2h 20m.

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 £11
Distance
189 km
Average train duration
2h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
£46
Trains per day
100
Fastest train
2h 20m
First train
7:36
Last train
22:25
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Wed
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 £11

Train companies: Great Western Railway from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Cardiff from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

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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 20m
Cheapest Price
£46
Great Western Railway frequency
101 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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FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £46, while the average price tends to be around £84.
The train journey from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff covers a distance of 189 km and takes approximately 2h 20m. Trains run 100 per day.
The train distance from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff is 189 km.
The first train from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff leaves at 7:36.
The last train from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff departs at 22:25.
Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff run approximately 100 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff.
To get from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff.
The cheapest way to get from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff is by coach, costing approximately £11.
Booking trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque English countryside and the Severn Estuary, providing glimpses of charming villages and rolling landscapes.
A day trip from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 20m. Trains run 59 times per day.
In Cardiff, you can enjoy performances at the Millennium Centre, explore the vibrant nightlife in the city centre, take a scenic boat tour around Cardiff Bay, and have an adventurous day at Cardiff International White Water. Visit Cardiff Market for shopping and dining, discover Cardiff Castle and St Fagans National Museum of History, explore Cardiff Bay's attractions, enjoy the National Museum Cardiff's collections, and relax in Bute Park.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Cardiff's main attractions, including Cardiff Castle, the National Museum Cardiff, and the revitalised Cardiff Bay area.
Yes, you can take the train from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in London Heathrow Airport and Cardiff

Most London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff trains use the London Paddington to Cardiff Central station pair, with some services arriving at Cardiff Queen Street. Use this guide to compare London Heathrow Airport and Cardiff train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Cardiff
Cardiff CentralCentral Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre

Bus24, 25, 27, 86, 62, 30, 35, 21, 136, 7, 23, 63, 64 · 3m · £2 · every ~47 min
C1 · 5m · every ~8 min

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.

More about Cardiff Central
Cardiff Queen StreetCardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EYParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Cardiff Queen Street from Cardiff city centre

Bus52, 57, 58 · 13m · £2 · every ~25 min
C1 · 21m · every ~8 min

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.

More about Cardiff Queen Street
CathaysCathays station, Plas-y-Parc, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3LUParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Cathays from Cardiff city centre

TrainCardiff Central - Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff Central - Treherbert, Cardiff Central - Pontypridd, Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff Central - Radyr, Radyr - Radyr · 6m · £0.90 · every ~8 min
BusC1 · 16m · every ~8 min

Cathays train station facilities and services

Cathays has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Cathays.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Cathays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Cathays: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Cathays: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Cathays: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time, 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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