The cheapest and fastest buses from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 4 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport for Cardiff Central (CDF) on Sun, Dec 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 189 km distance in an average of 3 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








London Heathrow Airport - Cardiff Central (CDF)Compare Megabus, National Express, FlixBus



Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €59.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €88 Average price | €20 Average price |
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) buses for tomorrow, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 3h50 | 7:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 3h45 | 11:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 3h15 | 12:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 3h20 | 1:05 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 58 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 49 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 10:20, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 58 |
Direct buses 49 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 10:20 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)You can travel by bus between London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as $16 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF), follow these tips:
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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