Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train

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Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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Cheapest

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

Great Western Railway
02:18PM2h34
Cardiff Central (CDF)
04:52PMLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$471One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Railway
09:41AM2h40
Cardiff Central (CDF)
12:21PMLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$881One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Railway
08:50AM2h31
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:21AMLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$881One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Railway
11:54AM2h28
Cardiff Central (CDF)
02:22PMLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$891One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Railway
09:18AM3h18
Cardiff Central (CDF)
12:36PMLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$901One-way
0 transfers

Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, October 17
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Great Western Railway08:50AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h31 11:21AM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)0 transfersDirect
Great Western Railway09:41AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h40 12:21PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)0 transfersDirect
Great Western Railway02:18PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h34 04:52PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)0 transfersDirect
Great Western Railway11:54AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h28 02:22PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)0 transfersDirect
Great Western Railway09:18AM Cardiff Central (CDF)3h18 12:36PM London Heathrow Airport (LHR)0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Showing times and prices for Oct 17

Fastest Journey

2 h 28 m

Average

2 h 42 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

189 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Great Western Railway
11:54AM2h28
Cardiff Central (CDF)
02:22PMLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$891One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Railway
08:50AM2h31
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:21AMLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$881One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Railway
02:18PM2h34
Cardiff Central (CDF)
04:52PMLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$471One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Railway
09:41AM2h40
Cardiff Central (CDF)
12:21PMLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$881One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Railway
09:18AM3h18
Cardiff Central (CDF)
12:36PMLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$901One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

distanceDistance117 miles (188 km)
durationAverage train duration2 h 26 min
priceAverage train ticket price$89 (€77)
frequencyTrain frequency25 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain companiesGreat Western Rail or first_great_western

Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) cover the 117 miles (188 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 26 min with our travel partners like Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $47 (€40), but the average price of train tickets is $89 (€77).

Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and first_great_western from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) trains

Find the best trains between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with Omio's travel partners Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and first_great_western from $50 (€43). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

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.

Train information from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with Great Western Rail:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 26 min
  • Cheapest Price: $50

FAQs: Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) can start from as little as $47 (€40) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is $89 (€77); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is on average 2 h 26 min   for the 117 mile (188 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) leaves at 5: 53 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) leaves at 7: 22 PM.
There are 25 trains a day from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 22 PM.
A trip to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) from Cardiff Central (CDF) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 26 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) by train is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) including taking a train or bus.

Trains departing from Cardiff Central

Distance from Cardiff Central to city center
Distance from Cardiff Central to city center
1.1 miles (1.8 km)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Fri: 05: 40 - 21: 30 | Sat: 05: 40 - 21: 30 | Sun: 07: 30 - 21: 30
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
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)
Nearest Airport
Nearest Airport
Cardiff Airport
14 miles (22 km)
How to get to nearest airport?
How to get to nearest airport?
Take the Transport for Wales train from the station to Dinas Powys, then take the 304 bus directly to the airport. The journey takes about 1 hour in total.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
Free Wi-Fi in the station.
ATM
ATM
Located outside of the main entrance.
Taxi
Taxi
Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Shopping
Shopping
Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Dining
Dining
Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen | Pret a Manger | Tesco Express
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
Avis | Enterprise | Europcar
Accessibility
Accessibility
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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