London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 06 Jan

Cheapest price

£63

Average price

£97

Fastest journey

2 h 15 m

Average duration

2 h 18 m

Trains per day

179

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 £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.

Fast trains

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

Tfl RailG24637 · G23746+Great Western RailP22648
22:202h47
Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
01:07Cardiff Central (CDF)
£631One-way
2 changes
Tfl RailG24255 · G23746+Great Western RailP22648
22:152h52
Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
01:07Cardiff Central (CDF)
£631One-way
2 changes
Tfl RailG24637 · G23746+Great Western RailP22648
22:252h42
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
01:07Cardiff Central (CDF)
£631One-way
2 changes
Tfl RailG24392 · L23952+Great Western RailP22626
10:552h40
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
13:35Cardiff Central (CDF)
£681One-way
2 changes
Tfl RailG24492 · G23699+Great Western RailP22645
20:203h23
Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
23:43Cardiff Central (CDF)
£681One-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 £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £54.

Distance: 189 km

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Most popular
Coach

£83

Average Price

£20

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 52m

Average total duration

3h 22m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

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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, Monday 5 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 05:31
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
tfl_railG23939 · G23661+great_westernP22616
On time
05:46 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h53
08:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC28966+tfl_railG23959 · G23666+great_westernP22616
On time
05:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h42
08:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)		3 changes
tfl_railG23959 · G23666+great_westernP22616
On time
06:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h39
08:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG23959+great_westernP22616
On time
06:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h39
08:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG23959 · G23666+great_westernP22616
On time
06:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h33
08:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC28969+great_westernP22616
On time
06:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h27
08:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG23984+great_westernP22617
On time
06:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h53
09:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC28969+great_westernP22616
On time
06:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h22
08:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24398 · G23672+great_westernP22617
On time
06:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h48
09:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC28972+tfl_railG24003 · G23678+great_westernP22617
On time
06:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h41
09:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		3 changes
heathrow_expressC28972+great_westernP22617
On time
06:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h41
09:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24003 · G23678+great_westernP22617
On time
06:30 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h38
09:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC28972+great_westernP22617
On time
06:32 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h36
09:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24003 · G23678+great_westernP22617
On time
06:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h32
09:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24438 · G23683+great_westernP22618
On time
06:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h46
09:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC28978+tfl_railG24048 · G23690+great_westernP22618
On time
06:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h39
09:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)		3 changes
tfl_railG24048 · G23690+great_westernP22618
On time
07:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h36
09:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24048+great_westernP22618
On time
07:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h36
09:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24048 · G23690+great_westernP22618
On time
07:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h30
09:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC28981+great_westernP22618
On time
07:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h24
09:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC28981+great_westernP22618
On time
07:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h19
09:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railL24093 · G23697+great_westernP22619
On time
07:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h49
10:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC28984+tfl_railG24104 · G23706+great_westernP22619
On time
07:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h42
10:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)		3 changes
tfl_railG24104+great_westernP22619
On time
07:30 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h39
10:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24104 · G23706+great_westernP22619
On time
07:30 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h39
10:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24104 · G23706+great_westernP22619
On time
07:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h33
10:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC28987+great_westernP22619
On time
07:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h27
10:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC28987+great_westernP22619
On time
07:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h22
10:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24157+great_westernP22620
On time
08:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h37
10:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24157 · G23721+great_westernP22620
On time
08:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h37
10:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24157 · G23721+great_westernP22620
On time
08:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h31
10:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC28993+great_westernP2262008:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h25
10:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC28993+great_westernP2262008:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h20
10:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railL23940 · G23731+great_westernP2262108:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h47
11:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
heathrow_expressC28996+tfl_railG24205 · G23741+great_westernP2262108:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h40
11:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)3 changes
tfl_railG24205+great_westernP2262108:30 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h37
11:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railG24205 · G23741+great_westernP2262108:30 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h37
11:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railG24205 · G23741+great_westernP2262108:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h31
11:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
heathrow_expressC28999+tfl_railG24230 · G23748+great_westernP2262208:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h58
11:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)3 changes
heathrow_expressC28999+great_westernP2262108:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h25
11:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railG24230 · G23748+great_westernP2262208:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h55
11:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
heathrow_expressC28999+great_westernP2262108:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h20
11:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railG24230 · G23748+great_westernP2262208:51 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h49
11:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railG24246+great_westernP2262209:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h40
11:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29005+great_westernP22622
On time
09:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h28
11:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24270 · G23645+great_westernP22623
On time
09:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h55
12:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24270+great_westernP22623
On time
09:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h55
12:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29005+great_westernP22622
On time
09:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h23
11:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24645 · G23645+great_westernP2262309:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h50
12:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railG24645 · G23645+great_westernP2262309:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h45
12:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
heathrow_expressC29008+great_westernP22623
On time
09:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h43
12:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29008+great_westernP22623
On time
09:32 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h38
12:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG23881 · G23668+great_westernP22624
On time
09:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h52
12:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24307 · G23668+great_westernP22624
On time
09:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h47
12:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24307 · G23668+great_westernP22624
On time
09:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h42
12:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG23906+great_westernP22624
On time
10:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h37
12:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29017+great_westernP22624
On time
10:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h25
12:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG23926+great_westernP22625
On time
10:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
3h01
13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG23926 · G23684+great_westernP22625
On time
10:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
3h01
13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC29017+great_westernP22624
On time
10:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h20
12:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24350 · G23684+great_westernP22625
On time
10:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h56
13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24350 · G23684+great_westernP22625
On time
10:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h51
13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC29020+great_westernP22625
On time
10:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h49
13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29020+great_westernP22625
On time
10:32 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h44
13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG23970 · L23952+great_westernP22626
On time
10:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h50
13:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24392 · L23952+great_westernP22626
On time
10:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h45
13:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24392 · L23952+great_westernP22626
On time
10:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h40
13:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG23996+great_westernP22626
On time
11:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h35
13:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29029+great_westernP22626
On time
11:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h23
13:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24015 · G23711+great_westernP22627
On time
11:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h53
14:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24015+great_westernP22627
On time
11:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h53
14:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29029+great_westernP22626
On time
11:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h18
13:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24432 · G23711+great_westernP22627
On time
11:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h48
14:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24432 · G23711+great_westernP22627
On time
11:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h43
14:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC29032+great_westernP22627
On time
11:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h41
14:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29032+great_westernP22627
On time
11:32 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h36
14:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24060 · G23723+great_westernP22628
On time
11:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h52
14:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24471 · G23723+great_westernP22628
On time
11:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h47
14:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24471 · G23723+great_westernP22628
On time
11:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h42
14:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24088+great_westernP22628
On time
12:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h37
14:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29041+great_westernP22628
On time
12:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h25
14:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24107+great_westernP22629
On time
12:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h54
15:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24107 · G23734+great_westernP22629
On time
12:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h54
15:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC29041+great_westernP22628
On time
12:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h20
14:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24513 · G23734+great_westernP22629
On time
12:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h49
15:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24513 · G23734+great_westernP22629
On time
12:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h44
15:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC29044+great_westernP22629
On time
12:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h42
15:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29044+great_westernP22629
On time
12:32 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h37
15:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24152 · G23745+great_westernP22630
On time
12:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h51
15:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24550 · G23745+great_westernP22630
On time
12:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h46
15:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24550 · G23745+great_westernP22630
On time
12:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h41
15:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24176+great_westernP2263013:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h36
15:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29053+great_westernP2263013:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h24
15:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railG24193+great_westernP2263113:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h51
16:06 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railG24193 · L24137+great_westernP2263113:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h51
16:06 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
heathrow_expressC29053+great_westernP2263013:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h19
15:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railG24585 · L24137+great_westernP2263113:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h46
16:06 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railG24585 · L24137+great_westernP2263113:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h41
16:06 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
heathrow_expressC29056+great_westernP2263113:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h39
16:06 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29056+great_westernP2263113:32 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h34
16:06 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railG24233 · G23649+great_westernP2263213:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h53
16:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railG24620 · G23649+great_westernP2263213:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h48
16:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railG24620 · G23649+great_westernP2263213:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h43
16:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railG24258+great_westernP2263214:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h38
16:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29065+great_westernP2263214:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h26
16:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railG24273 · G23664+great_westernP22633
On time
14:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h54
17:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24273+great_westernP22633
On time
14:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h54
17:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29065+great_westernP2263214:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h21
16:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railG24655 · G23664+great_westernP2263314:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h49
17:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railG24655 · G23664+great_westernP2263314:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h44
17:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
heathrow_expressC29068+great_westernP2263314:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h42
17:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29068+great_westernP2263314:32 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h37
17:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railG23891 · G23676+great_westernP2263414:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h52
17:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railG24318 · G23676+great_westernP22634
On time
14:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h47
17:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24318 · G23676+great_westernP22634
On time
14:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h42
17:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG23918+great_westernP2263415:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h37
17:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29077+great_westernP22634
On time
15:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h25
17:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29077+great_westernP22634
On time
15:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h20
17:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG23972+great_westernP22635
On time
15:30 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h35
18:05 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29083+great_westernP22635
On time
15:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h23
18:05 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29083+great_westernP22635
On time
15:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h18
18:05 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24419 · G23702+great_westernP2263615:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h47
18:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
heathrow_expressC29086+tfl_railG24033 · G23708+great_westernP22636
On time
15:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h40
18:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		3 changes
tfl_railG24033+great_westernP22636
On time
16:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h37
18:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24033 · G23708+great_westernP22636
On time
16:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h37
18:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24033 · G23708+great_westernP22636
On time
16:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h31
18:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC29089+great_westernP22636
On time
16:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h25
18:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24070+great_westernP2263716:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h55
19:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29089+great_westernP22636
On time
16:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h20
18:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24473 · G23715+great_westernP2263716:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h50
19:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
heathrow_expressC29092+tfl_railG24109 · G23608 · G23724
On time
16:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h43
19:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)		4 changes
heathrow_expressC29095+great_westernP2263716:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h28
19:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railG24144+great_westernP22638
On time
16:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h52
19:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29095+great_westernP2263716:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h23
19:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railG24538 · G23727+great_westernP2263816:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h47
19:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
heathrow_expressC29098+tfl_railG24179 · L23979 · L2413316:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h40
19:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)4 changes
heathrow_expressC29101+great_westernP2263817:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h25
19:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railG24211+great_westernP2263917:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h59
20:14 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29101+great_westernP2263817:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h20
19:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railG24595 · L24130+great_westernP2263917:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h54
20:14 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
heathrow_expressC29104+tfl_railG24243 · L23985 · G2375017:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h47
20:14 Cardiff Central (CDF)4 changes
heathrow_expressC29107+great_westernP2263917:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h32
20:14 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29107+great_westernP2263917:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h27
20:14 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railG24649 · G23753+great_westernP2264017:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h48
20:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
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On time
17:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h41
20:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)		4 changes
tfl_railG23878+great_westernP2264018:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h38
20:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29113+great_westernP22640
On time
18:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h26
20:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29113+great_westernP22640
On time
18:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h21
20:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG23930+great_westernP2264118:30 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h32
21:02 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29119+great_westernP22641
On time
18:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h20
21:02 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG23957 · G23658+great_westernP2264218:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h53
21:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
heathrow_expressC29119+great_westernP22641
On time
18:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h15
21:02 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24372 · G23658+great_westernP2264218:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h48
21:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railG24372 · G23658+great_westernP2264218:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h43
21:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railG23974+great_westernP22642
On time
19:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h38
21:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29125+great_westernP22642
On time
19:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h26
21:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29125+great_westernP22642
On time
19:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h21
21:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
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On time
19:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
3h01
22:46 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railG24452 · G23685+great_westernP2264319:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h56
22:46 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railG24452 · G23685+great_westernP2264319:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h51
22:46 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
heathrow_expressC29134+great_westernP2264319:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h49
22:46 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railG24064+great_westernP2264320:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h46
22:46 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29134+great_westernP2264320:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h44
22:46 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railG24064+great_westernP2264320:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h40
22:46 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railG24492 · G23699+great_westernP2264520:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3h23
23:43 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
heathrow_expressC29143+tfl_railG24130 · G23712+great_westernP2264520:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3h01
23:43 Cardiff Central (CDF)3 changes
tfl_railG24130 · G23712+great_westernP2264520:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h58
23:43 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railG24130 · G23712+great_westernP2264520:51 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h52
23:43 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railG24156+great_westernP22645
On time
21:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h43
23:43 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29149+great_westernP2264521:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h31
23:43 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29149+great_westernP2264521:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h26
23:43 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railG24237+great_westernP2264822:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
3h07
01:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29161+great_westernP2264822:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h55
01:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railG24255 · G23746+great_westernP2264822:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h52
01:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
heathrow_expressC29161+great_westernP2264822:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h50
01:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railG24637 · G23746+great_westernP2264822:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h47
01:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railG24637 · G23746+great_westernP2264822:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h42
01:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
Tuesday 6 January
tfl_railL24147+great_westernP23187 · P23172 · P2265100:07 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
7h59
08:06 Cardiff Central (CDF)3 changes
tfl_railL24147+great_westernP23187 · P23172 · P2265100:12 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
7h54
08:06 Cardiff Central (CDF)3 changes

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Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff

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Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff run on average 59 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 06:06, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 189 km distance in 2h 18m.

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 £9
Distance
189 km
Average train duration
2h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
£54
Trains per day
59
Fastest train
2h 18m
First train
06:06
Last train
21:25
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 £9

Train companies: Great Western Rail from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Cardiff from £9. 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 29m
Cheapest Price
£42
Great Western Rail frequency
38 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
Learn more about Great Western Rail

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
A day trip from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 18m. Trains run 59 times per day.
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.
The cost of a train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £54, while the average price tends to be around £83.
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.
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 covers a distance of 189 km and takes approximately 2h 18m. Trains run 59 per day.
The first train from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff leaves at 6:06.
Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff run approximately 59 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff.
Yes, you can take the train from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff.
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.
To get from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The cheapest way to get from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff is by coach, costing approximately £9.
The train distance from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff is 189 km.
The last train from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff departs at 21:25.
There is no night train service from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff.

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Important Stations and Airports in London Heathrow Airport and Cardiff

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Cardiff
Cardiff CentralWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
address
Address
Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
Dining
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
  • Pret a Manger
  • Tesco Express
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
WC
  • 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
Hotel
Hotel
  • Clayton Hotel Cardiff
  • Cardiff Marriott Hotel
  • Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 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
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
  • 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)
Cardiff Queen StreetParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
ticketOfficeHours
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.
CathaysParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Cathays station, Plas-y-Parc, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3LU
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Hotel
Hotel
  • Travelodge
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cathays
  • Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place

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