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 Apr

Cheapest price

£68

Average price

£82

Fastest journey

2 h 15 m

Average duration

2 h 18 m

Trains per day

170

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 £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.

Fast trains

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

  • Elizabeth lineG21951+Great Western RailwayL17214 · P23172 · P22651
    0:077h59
    Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    8:06Cardiff Central (CDF)
    £681One-way
    3 changes
  • Elizabeth lineG21951+Great Western RailwayL17214 · P23172 · P22651
    0:127h54
    Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    8:06Cardiff Central (CDF)
    £681One-way
    3 changes
  • Elizabeth lineF76600 · F76757+Great Western RailwayP22642
    18:452h53
    Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
    21:38Cardiff Central (CDF)
    £721One-way
    2 changes
  • Elizabeth lineF76501 · F76768+Great Western RailwayP22639
    17:252h49
    Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    20:14Cardiff Central (CDF)
    £721One-way
    2 changes
  • Elizabeth lineF76693 · F76780+Great Western RailwayP22647
    20:453h01
    Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
    23:46Cardiff Central (CDF)
    £721One-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 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £48.

Distance: 189 km

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Coach

£84

Average Price

£18

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Cheapest

2h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 53m

Average total duration

3h 23m

Onboard

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

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
heathrow_expressC29109+great_westernL16771
On time
16:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h54
19:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29109+great_westernL16771
On time
16:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h49
19:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24353+great_westernL16771
On time
16:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h46
19:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24353+great_westernL16771
On time
16:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h41
19:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29121+great_westernL16772
On time
17:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h52
20:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29121+great_westernL16772
On time
17:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h47
20:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24436+great_westernL16772
On time
17:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h44
20:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24436+great_westernL16772
On time
17:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h39
20:34 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29133+great_westernL16773
On time
18:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h57
21:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29133+great_westernL16773
On time
18:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h52
21:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24516+great_westernL16773
On time
18:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h49
21:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG24516+great_westernL16773
On time
18:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h44
21:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railG21951+great_westernL17214 · P23172 · P2265123:07 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
7h59
7:06 Cardiff Central (CDF)3 changes
tfl_railG21951+great_westernL17214 · P23172 · P2265123:12 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
7h54
7:06 Cardiff Central (CDF)3 changes
Monday 6 April
tfl_railF76689 · F76779+great_westernP22753+cross_countryC750534:45 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3h40
8:25 Cardiff Central (CDF)3 changes
tfl_railF76689 · F76779+great_westernP22616
On time
4:45 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h54
7:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF76689 · F76779+great_westernP22616
On time
4:51 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h48
7:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF76682+great_westernP22616
On time
5:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h39
7:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC28969+great_westernP22616
On time
5:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h27
7:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railF76675 · F76777+great_westernP22617
On time
5:15 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h53
8:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC28969+great_westernP22616
On time
5:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h22
7:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railF76675 · F76777+great_westernP22617
On time
5:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h47
8:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC28972+great_westernP22617
On time
5:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h41
8:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC28972+great_westernP22617
On time
5:32 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h36
8:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railF76663 · F76773+great_westernP22618
On time
5:45 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h51
8:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF76663 · F76773+great_westernP22618
On time
5:51 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h45
8:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF76656+great_westernP22618
On time
6:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h36
8:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC28981+great_westernP22618
On time
6:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h24
8:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railF76649 · F76770+great_westernP226196:15 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h54
9:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
heathrow_expressC28981+great_westernP22618
On time
6:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h19
8:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railF76649 · F76770+great_westernP226196:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h48
9:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railF76643+great_westernP226196:30 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h39
9:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC28987+great_westernP226196:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h27
9:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC28987+great_westernP226196:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h22
9:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railF76629+great_westernP226207:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h37
9:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC28993+great_westernP226207:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h25
9:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railF76621 · F76762+great_westernP22621
On time
7:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h52
10:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC28993+great_westernP226207:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h20
9:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railF76475 · F76762+great_westernP22621
On time
7:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h47
10:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF76475 · F76762+great_westernP22621
On time
7:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h42
10:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF76614+great_westernP22621
On time
7:30 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h37
10:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC28999+great_westernP22621
On time
7:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h25
10:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC28999+tfl_railF76608 · F76759+great_westernP22622
On time
7:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h58
10:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)		3 changes
tfl_railF76608 · F76759+great_westernP22622
On time
7:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h55
10:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC28999+great_westernP22621
On time
7:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h20
10:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railF76608 · F76759+great_westernP22622
On time
7:51 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h49
10:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF76602+great_westernP22622
On time
8:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h40
10:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29005+great_westernP22622
On time
8:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h28
10:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railF76596 · F76756+great_westernP22623
On time
8:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h55
11:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC29005+great_westernP22622
On time
8:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h23
10:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railF76451 · F76756+great_westernP22623
On time
8:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h50
11:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF76451 · F76756+great_westernP22623
On time
8:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h45
11:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC29008+great_westernP22623
On time
8:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h43
11:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29008+great_westernP22623
On time
8:32 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h38
11:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railF76584 · F76753+great_westernP22624
On time
8:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h52
11:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF76439 · F76753+great_westernP22624
On time
8:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h47
11:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF76439 · F76753+great_westernP22624
On time
8:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h42
11:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF76577+great_westernP22624
On time
9:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h37
11:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29017+great_westernP22624
On time
9:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h25
11:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railF76572+great_westernP22625
On time
9:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
3h01
12:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railF76572 · F76786+great_westernP22625
On time
9:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
3h01
12:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC29017+great_westernP22624
On time
9:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h20
11:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railF76569 · F76786+great_westernP22625
On time
9:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h56
12:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF76569 · F76786+great_westernP22625
On time
9:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h51
12:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC29020+great_westernP22625
On time
9:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h49
12:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29020+great_westernP22625
On time
9:32 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h44
12:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railF76698 · F76782+great_westernP22626
On time
9:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h50
12:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF76555 · F76782+great_westernP22626
On time
9:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h45
12:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF76555 · F76782+great_westernP22626
On time
9:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h40
12:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF76691+great_westernP22626
On time
10:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h35
12:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29029+great_westernP22626
On time
10:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h23
12:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railF76681 · F76778+great_westernP22627
On time
10:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h53
13:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF76681+great_westernP22627
On time
10:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h53
13:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29029+great_westernP22626
On time
10:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h18
12:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railF76538 · F76778+great_westernP22627
On time
10:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h48
13:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF76538 · F76778+great_westernP22627
On time
10:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h43
13:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC29032+great_westernP22627
On time
10:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h41
13:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29032+great_westernP22627
On time
10:32 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h36
13:08 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railF76664 · F76774+great_westernP22628
On time
10:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h52
13:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF89706 · F76774+great_westernP22628
On time
10:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h47
13:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF89706 · F76774+great_westernP22628
On time
10:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h42
13:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF76658+great_westernP22628
On time
11:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h37
13:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29041+great_westernP22628
On time
11:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h25
13:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railF76648 · F76769+great_westernP22629
On time
11:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h54
14:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF76648+great_westernP22629
On time
11:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h54
14:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29041+great_westernP22628
On time
11:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h20
13:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railF76505 · F76769+great_westernP22629
On time
11:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h49
14:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
tfl_railF76505 · F76769+great_westernP22629
On time
11:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h44
14:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)		2 changes
heathrow_expressC29044+great_westernP22629
On time
11:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h42
14:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
heathrow_expressC29044+great_westernP22629
On time
11:32 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h37
14:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)		1 change
tfl_railF76631 · F76765+great_westernP2263011:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h51
14:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railF76488 · F76765+great_westernP2263011:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h46
14:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railF76488 · F76765+great_westernP2263011:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h41
14:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railF76624+great_westernP2263012:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h36
14:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29053+great_westernP2263012:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h24
14:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railF76615 · F76761+great_westernP2263112:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h51
15:06 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railF76615+great_westernP2263112:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h51
15:06 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29053+great_westernP2263012:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h19
14:36 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railF76472 · F76761+great_westernP2263112:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h46
15:06 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railF76472 · F76761+great_westernP2263112:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h41
15:06 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
heathrow_expressC29056+great_westernP2263112:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h39
15:06 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29056+great_westernP2263112:32 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h34
15:06 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railF76603 · F76758+great_westernP2263212:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h53
15:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railF76460 · F76758+great_westernP2263212:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h48
15:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railF76460 · F76758+great_westernP2263212:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h43
15:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railF76598+great_westernP2263213:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h38
15:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29065+great_westernP2263213:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h26
15:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railF76591 · F76755+great_westernP2263313:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h54
16:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railF76591+great_westernP2263313:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h54
16:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29065+great_westernP2263213:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h21
15:38 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railF76448 · F76755+great_westernP2263313:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h49
16:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railF76448 · F76755+great_westernP2263313:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h44
16:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
heathrow_expressC29068+great_westernP2263313:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h42
16:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29068+great_westernP2263313:32 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h37
16:09 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railF76579 · F76752+great_westernP2263413:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h52
16:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railF76435 · F76752+great_westernP2263413:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h47
16:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railF76435 · F76752+great_westernP2263413:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h42
16:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railF76574+great_westernP2263414:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h37
16:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29077+great_westernP2263414:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h25
16:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29077+great_westernP2263414:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h20
16:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railF76704+great_westernP2263514:30 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h35
17:05 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29083+great_westernP2263514:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h23
17:05 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railF76694 · F76781+great_westernP2263614:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h52
17:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
heathrow_expressC29083+great_westernP2263514:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h18
17:05 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railF76550 · F76781+great_westernP2263614:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h47
17:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railF76550 · F76781+great_westernP2263614:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h42
17:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railF76687+great_westernP2263615:00 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h37
17:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
heathrow_expressC29089+great_westernP2263615:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h25
17:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railF76677 · F76776+great_westernP2263715:15 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2h55
18:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
heathrow_expressC29089+great_westernP2263615:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h20
17:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)1 change
tfl_railF76533 · F76776+great_westernP2263715:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h50
18:10 Cardiff Central (CDF)2 changes
tfl_railF76533 · F76776+great_westernP2263715:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
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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 91 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 08:00, 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 16m
Cheapest ticket price
£48
Trains per day
91
Fastest train
2h 20m
First train
8:00
Last train
22:25
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 £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.

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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 20m
Cheapest Price
£48
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 £48, 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 91 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 8:00.
The last train from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff departs at 22:25.
Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff run approximately 91 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.

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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
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ParkingParking
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ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
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LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
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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
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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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