4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€82
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€94
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 32 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 35 m
Trains on Sep 19
12
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport will cost around €94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €82.
It's difficult to get from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport without transferring at least once.
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C37378 · C3776512:20 PM2h46Cardiff Central (CDF)3:06 PMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)€821One-way2 transfers- C42291+C37408 · C368791:20 PM2h32Cardiff Central (CDF)3:52 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)€821One-way2 transfers
- W35184+C37044+
W10671+C3776512:20 PM2h41Cardiff Central (CDF)3:01 PMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)€821One-way3 transfers - C42291+C37408 · C36879+W106831:20 PM2h41Cardiff Central (CDF)4:01 PMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)€821One-way3 transfers
- W35184+C37765 · C3704412:20 PM2h32Cardiff Central (CDF)2:52 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)€821One-way2 transfers
- C42291+C37408 · C368791:20 PM2h32Cardiff Central (CDF)3:52 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)€821One-way2 transfers
- W35184+C37765 · C3704412:20 PM2h32Cardiff Central (CDF)2:52 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)€821One-way2 transfers
- C42291+W106831:20 PM2h35Cardiff Central (CDF)3:55 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)€1001One-way1 transfer
- W35184+W1067112:20 PM2h35Cardiff Central (CDF)2:55 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)€1001One-way1 transfer
- W35184+W1067112:20 PM2h41Cardiff Central (CDF)3:01 PMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)€1001One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, while a train costs an average of €96.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€96 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport:
A ferry is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport costing on average €29.
A ferry is €75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport costing on average €96.
Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (2h 23m by train vs 2h 28m by car). Tickets start at around €96 compared to roughly €55 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G15047+W10676 | On time 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h35 | 3:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| G15047+C37425 · C36934 | On time 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h32 | 3:22 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| G15047+W10676 | On time 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h41 | 3:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| G15047+C37425 · C37322 | On time 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h46 | 3:36 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| G15047+C37425 · C36934+W10676 | On time 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h41 | 3:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35434+W10682 | On time 1:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h37 | 3:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35434+C37472 · C36955 | On time 1:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h34 | 3:52 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W35435+W10718 | On time 4:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h41 | 7:02 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35435+C37438 · C36884+W10718 | On time 4:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h41 | 7:02 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35435+C37438 · C36884 | On time 4:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h32 | 6:53 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W35435+W10718 | On time 4:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h35 | 6:56 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35435+C37438 · C37292 | On time 4:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h45 | 7:06 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35196+C37485 · C36908+W10724 | On time 4:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h41 | 7:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35196+W10724 | On time 4:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h35 | 7:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35196+C37485 · C37306 | On time 4:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h46 | 7:36 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35196+C37485 · C36908 | On time 4:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h32 | 7:22 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W35196+W10724 | On time 4:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h41 | 7:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35198+W10730 | On time 5:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h37 | 7:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35198+C37532 · C36929 | On time 5:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h34 | 7:52 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W35198+W10730 | On time 5:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 8:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35198+C37532 · C36929+W10730 | On time 5:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 8:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35198+C37532 · C37318 | On time 5:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h48 | 8:06 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35200+W10736 | On time 5:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h35 | 8:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35200+C37578 · C36951 | On time 5:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h32 | 8:22 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| G15050+W10742 | On time 6:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h37 | 8:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| G15050+C37627 · C36974 | On time 6:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h34 | 8:52 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
| W35184+W10671 | 12:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h35 | 2:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35184+C37765 · C37378 | 12:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h46 | 3:06 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35184+W10671 | 12:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h41 | 3:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35184+C37765 · C37044+W10671 | 12:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h41 | 3:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35184+C37044 · C37765 | 12:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h32 | 2:52 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport
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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €54 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 16:45. The fastest train covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €54 |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 4:07 AM |
Last train 4:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
FAQs: Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport
Most Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Heathrow Airport trains use the Cardiff Central to Heathrow Terminal 5 station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Heathrow Airport 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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