Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)

Showing times and prices for Jun 25

Cheapest price

$98

Average price

$117

Fastest journey

2 h 44 m

Average duration

2 h 52 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

186 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) on Wed, Jun 25, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jun 25 the direct trains cover the 186 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .

On Wed, Jun 25 the slowest trains will take 2 h 58 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.

Great Western Rail
05:07AM2h54
Cardiff Central (CDF)
08:01AMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
$981One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
08:17AM2h44
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:01AMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
$1211One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
08:37AM2h58
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:35AMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
$1331One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m.

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€19

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3h 30m

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3h 0m

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4h 9m

Average duration

3h 39m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)

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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
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
Bus from $19 (€15)
Distance
115 miles (186 km)
Average train duration
3h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
$49 (€40)
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
2h 38m
First train
04:16
Last train
13:25
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
Bus from $19 (€15)

Train companies: Great Western Rail and first_great_western from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Airport T5 (HWV) trains

Buy your official Great Western Rail and first_great_western train tickets to Heathrow Airport T5 (HWV) from Cardiff Central (CDF) from $42 (€34) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.

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. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Airport T5 (HWV) train information with Great Western Rail:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 34 min
  • Cheapest Price: $42

FAQs: Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)

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  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
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  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
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  • Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
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  • Car Park: Brewery Car park
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  • Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
  • Pret a Manger
  • Tesco Express
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  • Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
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  • There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
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  • 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
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  • Clayton Hotel Cardiff
  • Cardiff Marriott Hotel
  • Travelodge Cardiff Central
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  • Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
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  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
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  • 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 transit 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)

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