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Cheap train tickets from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 06 Dec

Cheapest

£87

Average

£90

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

Cheapest

C21406

08:422h54

Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)

11:36Cardiff Central (CDF)

£871One-way

3 changes

Cheapest

C85436

08:452h51

Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)

11:36Cardiff Central (CDF)

£871One-way

2 changes

Cheapest

C85436

08:512h45

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

11:36Cardiff Central (CDF)

£871One-way

2 changes

C85411

08:362h34

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

11:10Cardiff Central (CDF)

£951One-way

2 changes

C85411

08:302h40

Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)

11:10Cardiff Central (CDF)

£951One-way

2 changes

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 6 December

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Great Western Railway C85363 Elizabeth line \| C85363	08:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)	2h36	10:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)	1 change
Great Western Railway C85363 Elizabeth line \| C85363	08:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)	2h36	10:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)	2 changes
Great Western Railway C85363 Elizabeth line \| C85363	08:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)	2h30	10:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)	2 changes
Great Western Railway C21400 Heathrow Express \| C21400	08:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)	2h24	10:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)	1 change
Great Western Railway C21400 Heathrow Express \| C21400	08:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)	2h19	10:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)	1 change
Great Western Railway C85775 Elizabeth line \| C85775	08:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)	2h50	11:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)	2 changes
Great Western Railway C21403 Heathrow Express \| C21403	08:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)	2h43	11:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)	3 changes
Great Western Railway C85411 Elizabeth line \| C85411	08:30 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)	2h40	11:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)	2 changes
Great Western Railway C85411 Elizabeth line \| C85411	08:30 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)	2h40	11:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)	1 change
Great Western Railway C85411 Elizabeth line \| C85411	08:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)	2h34	11:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)	2 changes
Great Western Railway C21406 Heathrow Express \| C21406	08:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)	2h28	11:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)	1 change
Great Western Railway C21406 Heathrow Express \| C21406	08:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)	2h54	11:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)	3 changes
Great Western Railway C85436 Elizabeth line \| C85436	08:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)	2h51	11:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)	2 changes
Great Western Railway C21406 Heathrow Express \| C21406	08:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)	2h23	11:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)	1 change
Great Western Railway C85436 Elizabeth line \| C85436	08:51 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)	2h45	11:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)	2 changes
Great Western Railway C85452 Elizabeth line \| C85452	09:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)	2h36	11:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)	1 change
Great Western Railway C21412 Heathrow Express \| C21412	09:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)	2h24	11:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)	1 change
Great Western Railway C21412 Heathrow Express \| C21412	09:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)	2h19	11:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)	1 change
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Train times from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 06 Dec

Fastest Journey

2 h 19 m

Average

2 h 35 m

Trains per day

Distance

189 km

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

Fastest

C21400

08:172h19

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

10:36Cardiff Central (CDF)

£1561One-way

1 change

Fastest

C21412

09:172h19

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

11:36Cardiff Central (CDF)

£1081One-way

1 change

C21406

08:472h23

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

11:10Cardiff Central (CDF)

£1151One-way

1 change

C21412

09:122h24

Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)

11:36Cardiff Central (CDF)

£1081One-way

1 change

C21400

08:122h24

Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)

10:36Cardiff Central (CDF)

£1561One-way

1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff

Take a train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff and enjoy the approximately 188 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.

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 £13

Distance

188 km

Cheapest ticket price

£42

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 30m

First train

05:06

Last train

19:51

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £13

Train providers: Great Western Rail and Heathrow Express trains London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff

Travel between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Cardiff from £37 with Omio’s train partners Great Western Rail and Heathrow Express! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

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.

Train information from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 2 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £37

The Heathrow Express is a train service from the United Kingdom that operates between London Heathrow Airport and Paddington Station in London. It runs every 15 minutes from 5: 10am to 11: 25pm, with a journey time of just 15 minutes. The train service offers two types of trains: the Express Class and the Business First Class. Express Class offers comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets, while Business First Class offers extra legroom, complimentary newspapers, and complimentary refreshments. There are three types of tickets available: Single, Return, and Group. Onboard facilities include a café bar, luggage storage, and a quiet zone. The most popular routes for the Heathrow Express are London Heathrow Airport to Paddington Station, and Paddington Station to London Heathrow Airport.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff train information with Heathrow Express:

Average Duration: 2 h 17 min
Cheapest Price: £211
Heathrow Express frequency: 16 a day

FAQs: London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff train

FAQs: Travel by train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff.

Cheap train tickets from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff can start from as little as £42 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff is £63; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff is on average 2 h 30 min for the 117 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Cardiff by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff leaves at 05: 06. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff leaves at 19: 51.

There are 18 trains a day from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or Heathrow Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff train with Great Western Rail or Heathrow Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Cardiff as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 51.

A trip to Cardiff from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff by train is November.

You have options as you can travel to Cardiff from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 2 different ways: train or coach.