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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price on 12 Oct
£65
Average ticket price on 12 Oct
£87
Fastest journey on 12 Oct
2 h 19 m
Average journey duration on 12 Oct
2 h 22 m
Trains on 12 Oct
24
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £87 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
To travel from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) you need to make at least one change.
C38047 · C37249+
G1494012:202h48Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)15:08Cardiff Central (CDF)£651One-way2 changes- G14940+C38047 · C3724912:252h43Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)15:08Cardiff Central (CDF)£651One-way2 changes
- W34629+C38119 · C3727113:252h41Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)16:06Cardiff Central (CDF)£651One-way2 changes
- W34629+C38119 · C3727113:202h46Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)16:06Cardiff Central (CDF)£651One-way2 changes
- C38084 · C37260+W3541812:552h41Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)15:36Cardiff Central (CDF)£741One-way2 changes
- W35418+
W1087413:172h19Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)15:36Cardiff Central (CDF)£861One-way1 change - G14936+W108148:172h20Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)10:37Cardiff Central (CDF)£1011One-way1 change
- W34624+W1086212:172h20Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)14:37Cardiff Central (CDF)£821One-way1 change
- W35418+W1087413:122h24Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)15:36Cardiff Central (CDF)£861One-way1 change
- G14936+W108148:122h25Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)10:37Cardiff Central (CDF)£1011One-way1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 20:36. The fastest train covers the 189 km distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 189 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 5:21 |
Last train 20:36 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for today, Sunday 11 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34677 · C50036+W10813 | Delayed 8:00 8:02Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h02 | 12:04 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| C50048+W10813 | Delayed 7:33 8:02Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h29 | 10:31 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| C50048 · C47830 · C00797+W10813 | Delayed 7:33 8:02Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h35 | 11:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
| C01228+C37925 | Delayed 8:35 8:09Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h22 | 11:31 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| C01228+W10816 | Delayed 8:35 8:12Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h19 | 11:31 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| C01228+W10816 | Delayed 8:35 8:17Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h14 | 11:31 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W34677 · C50036+W10816 | Delayed 8:00 8:17Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h47 | 12:04 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| C01228+C37525 | Delayed 8:35 8:19Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h12 | 11:31 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| C01228+C37525 · C37210 | Delayed 9:00 8:19Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h12 | 11:31 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| C01228+C37525 | Delayed 8:35 8:24Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h07 | 11:31 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| C01228+C37210 · C37949+W10819 | Delayed 9:00 8:27Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h04 | 11:31 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
| C33026 · C48451+W10819 | Delayed 9:33 8:27Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h37 | 13:04 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| C01228+W10819 | Delayed 8:35 8:27Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h04 | 11:31 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| C01228+W10819 | Delayed 8:35 8:32Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h59 | 11:31 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| C01228+C37949 | Delayed 8:35 8:39Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h52 | 11:31 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| C01228+C37210 · C37949 | Delayed 9:00 8:39Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h52 | 11:31 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| C01228+W10822 | Delayed 8:35 8:42Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h49 | 11:31 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| C01228 · C48923 · W34984+W10822 | Delayed 8:35 8:42Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h00 | 12:42 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
| C33026 · C48451+W10822 | Delayed 9:33 8:42Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4h22 | 13:04 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| C01228+W10822 | Delayed 8:35 8:47Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h44 | 11:31 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W10811+G14936 | 8:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h35 | 10:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| C37685 · C37236+G14936 | 8:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h31 | 10:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| C37685+G14936 | 8:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h31 | 10:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W10814+G14936 | 8:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h25 | 10:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W10814+G14936 | 8:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h20 | 10:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| C38109 · C37246+G14937 | 8:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h47 | 11:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| C38109+G14937 | 8:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h47 | 11:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| C37710+G14937 | 8:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h46 | 11:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| C38109+G14937 | 8:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h42 | 11:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
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FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
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Important Stations and Airports in London Heathrow Airport and Cardiff Central (CDF)
Most London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains use the Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Cardiff Central station pair. Use this guide to compare London Heathrow Airport and Cardiff Central (CDF) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
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.
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