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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport
Showing times and prices for Aug 26
Cheapest price
$90
Average price
$126
Fastest journey
2 h 22 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
207
Distance
189 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff 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 to London Heathrow Airport will cost around $126 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $90.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport without transferring at least once.
G15051+
C37419 · C368869:20 PM2h38Cardiff Central (CDF)11:58 PMHeathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)$901One-way2 transfers- G15051+C37419 · C368869:20 PM2h32Cardiff Central (CDF)11:52 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$901One-way2 transfers
- G15047+C37425 · C3693412:50 PM2h38Cardiff Central (CDF)3:28 PMHeathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)$961One-way2 transfers
- W35434+C37472 · C369551:18 PM2h40Cardiff Central (CDF)3:58 PMHeathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)$961One-way2 transfers
- G15044+C37695 · C3738210:50 AM2h46Cardiff Central (CDF)1:36 PMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)$961One-way2 transfers
- G15045+
W1065511:18 AM2h22Cardiff Central (CDF)1:40 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$1191One-way1 transfer - W35188+W106912:18 PM2h22Cardiff Central (CDF)4:40 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$1191One-way1 transfer
- W35437+W107638:18 PM2h22Cardiff Central (CDF)10:40 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$1131One-way1 transfer
- W35202+W107517:18 PM2h22Cardiff Central (CDF)9:40 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$1131One-way1 transfer
- G15045+W1065511:18 AM2h28Cardiff Central (CDF)1:46 PMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)$1191One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $83.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$108 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport is a bus with an average price of $24.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport costing on average $108.
The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.
Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cardiff and London Heathrow Airport including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (2h 15m by train vs 2h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $108 compared to roughly $69 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 to London Heathrow Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport trains for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G15038+C37639 · C36981 | 5:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h04 | 8:11 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| G15038+C37639 · C37343 | 5:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h54 | 8:01 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| G15038 · W35354+C37618 · C36969 | 5:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h51 | 7:58 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 3 transfers | |
| G15038+C36981 | 5:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h04 | 8:11 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| G15038+W10586 | 5:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h48 | 7:55 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| G15038 · W35354+C37618 · C36969 | 5:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h45 | 7:52 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 transfers | |
| G15038+C37639 · C37343 | 5:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h00 | 8:07 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| G15038+W10586 | 5:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h54 | 8:01 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| G15038+C37343 | 5:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h54 | 8:01 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35161+C37692 · C37360 | 5:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h37 | 8:30 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W35161+C37692 · C37017 | 5:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h49 | 8:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| W35161+C37692 · C37360 | 5:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 8:36 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35161+W10592 | 5:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h32 | 8:25 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35161+W10592 | 5:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h38 | 8:31 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35161+C37017 | 5:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h49 | 8:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35161+C36906 | 5:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h18 | 10:11 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35161+C37299 | 5:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h08 | 10:01 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| G15040+C37745 · C37046 | 6:24 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 9:07 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| G15040+C37046 | 6:24 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h48 | 9:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| G15040+C37745 · C37280 | 6:24 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h12 | 9:36 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| G15040+W10598 | 6:24 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h31 | 8:55 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| G15040+W10598 | 6:24 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h37 | 9:01 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| G15040+C37745 · C37046+W10601 | 6:24 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h53 | 9:17 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| G15040+C36906 | 6:24 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h47 | 10:11 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| G15040+C37299 | 6:24 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h37 | 10:01 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| G15040+C37745 · C37046 | 6:24 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h48 | 9:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| G15001 · G14896+W10607 | 6:28 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h18 | 9:46 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35166+C37788 · C37299 | 6:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h15 | 10:06 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35166+C37788 · C36874 | 6:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h51 | 9:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| W35166+C36874 | 6:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h51 | 9:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35166+W10604 | 6:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h34 | 9:25 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35166+C37788 · C36874 | 6:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h46 | 9:37 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W35166+C37788 · C36874+W10607 | 6:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h55 | 9:46 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35166+W10604 | 6:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h40 | 9:31 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35166+W10610 | 6:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h10 | 10:01 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35166+C37299 | 6:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h10 | 10:01 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35166+C36906 | 6:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h20 | 10:11 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35167+C36906 | 7:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h48 | 10:11 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35167+W10610 | 7:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h38 | 10:01 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35167+W10610 | 7:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h32 | 9:55 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35167+C37299 | 7:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h38 | 10:01 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35169+W10616 | 7:49 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h42 | 10:31 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35169+W10616 | 7:49 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h36 | 10:25 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35169+C37413 · C36923 | 7:49 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h33 | 10:22 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W35169+C37413 · C36923 | 7:49 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h39 | 10:28 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| W35169+C37413 · C37315 | 7:49 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h47 | 10:36 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35169+C37413 · C36923+W10616 | 7:49 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h42 | 10:31 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35169+C36937 | 7:49 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h52 | 10:41 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| G15041+C37459 · C36948+W10622 | 8:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 11:01 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| G15041+C37459 · C36948 | 8:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h34 | 10:52 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| G15041+W10622 | 8:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h37 | 10:55 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| G15041+C37459 · C37329 | 8:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h48 | 11:06 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| G15041+W10622 | 8:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 11:01 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| G15041+C37459 · C36948 | 8:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h40 | 10:58 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| G15041+C36960 | 8:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h55 | 11:13 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| G15042+C37507 · C36971+W10628 | 8:38 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h53 | 11:31 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| G15042+C37507 · C36971 | 8:38 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h44 | 11:22 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| G15042+C37507 · C37340 | 8:38 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h58 | 11:36 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| G15042+W10625 | 8:38 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h38 | 11:16 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| G15042+W10625 | 8:38 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h32 | 11:10 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| G15042+C36971 | 8:38 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h50 | 11:28 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| G15042+C37507 · C36971 | 8:38 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h50 | 11:28 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| W35432+C37552 · C36991 | 9:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h33 | 11:52 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W35432+W10634 | 9:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h36 | 11:55 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35432+C37004 | 9:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h54 | 12:13 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35432+C37552 · C36991 | 9:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h39 | 11:58 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| W35432+W10634 | 9:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h42 | 12:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35432+C37552 · C36991+W10634 | 9:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h42 | 12:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35432+C37552 · C37352 | 9:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h47 | 12:06 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| G15043+C37024 | 9:49 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h54 | 12:43 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| G15043+C37601 · C37013 | 9:49 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h34 | 12:23 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| G15043+W10640 | 9:49 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h36 | 12:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| G15043+C37601 · C37013 | 9:49 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h39 | 12:28 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| G15043+W10640 | 9:49 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h42 | 12:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| G15043+C37601 · C37013+W10640 | 9:49 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h42 | 12:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| G15043+C37601 · C37363 | 9:49 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h47 | 12:36 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35178+W10646 | 10:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h37 | 12:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35178+C37651 · C37033 | 10:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h34 | 12:52 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W35178+C37043 | 10:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h55 | 1:13 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35178+C37651 · C37033 | 10:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h40 | 12:58 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| W35178+C37651 · C37372 | 10:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h48 | 1:06 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35178+W10646 | 10:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 1:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35178+C37651 · C37033+W10646 | 10:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 1:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| G15044+C37695 · C37051 | 10:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h32 | 1:22 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| G15044+C37695 · C37051 | 10:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h38 | 1:28 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| G15044+W10652 | 10:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h35 | 1:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| G15044+C37062 | 10:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h53 | 1:43 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| G15044+C37695 · C37051+W10652 | 10:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h41 | 1:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| G15044+C37695 · C37382 | 10:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h46 | 1:36 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| G15044+W10652 | 10:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h41 | 1:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| G15045+C37738 · C37070 | 11:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h40 | 1:58 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| G15045+C36878 | 11:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h55 | 2:13 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| G15045+W10655 | 11:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h22 | 1:40 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| G15045+C37738 · C37070 | 11:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h34 | 1:52 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| G15045+C37738 · C37282 | 11:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h48 | 2:06 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| G15045+W10655 | 11:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h28 | 1:46 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| G15045+C37738 · C37070+W10658 | 11:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 2:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35182+W10664 | 11:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h36 | 2:26 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35182+C37781 · C36889 | 11:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h34 | 2:24 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W35182+C37781 · C36889 | 11:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h38 | 2:28 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| W35182+C36903 | 11:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h53 | 2:43 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35182+C37781 · C37296 | 11:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h46 | 2:36 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35182+C37781 · C36889+W10664 | 11:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h42 | 2:32 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35182+W10664 | 11:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h42 | 2:32 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| G15046+C37821 · C36913 | 12:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h34 | 2:52 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| G15046+C36925 | 12:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h55 | 3:13 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| G15046+C37821 · C36913 | 12:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h40 | 2:58 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| G15046+W10670 | 12:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h37 | 2:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| G15046+C37821 · C37309 | 12:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h48 | 3:06 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| G15046+W10670 | 12:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 3:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| G15046+C37821 · C36913+W10670 | 12:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 3:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| G15047+C37425 · C36934 | 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h38 | 3:28 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| G15047+C37425 · C36934 | 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h32 | 3:22 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| G15047+C36945 | 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h53 | 3:43 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| G15047+W10676 | 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h35 | 3:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| G15047+W10676 | 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h41 | 3:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| G15047+C37425 · C37322 | 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h46 | 3:36 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| G15047+C37425 · C36934+W10676 | 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h41 | 3:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35434+W10682 | 1:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h37 | 3:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35434+C37472 · C36955 | 1:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h40 | 3:58 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| W35434+C37472 · C36955 | 1:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h34 | 3:52 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W35434+C36965 | 1:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h55 | 4:13 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35434+W10682 | 1:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 4:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35434+C37472 · C37334 | 1:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h48 | 4:06 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35434+C37472 · C36955+W10682 | 1:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 4:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35187+W10688 | 1:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h35 | 4:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35187+C37538 · C36976 | 1:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h38 | 4:28 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| W35187+C37538 · C36976 | 1:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h32 | 4:22 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W35187+C36988 | 1:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h53 | 4:43 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35187+W10688 | 1:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h41 | 4:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35187+C37538 · C36976+W10688 | 1:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h41 | 4:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35187+C37538 · C37345 | 1:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h46 | 4:36 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35188+W10691 | 2:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h22 | 4:40 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35188+C37604 · C36996 | 2:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h34 | 4:52 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W35188+C36996 | 2:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h40 | 4:58 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35188+C37604 · C36996 | 2:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h40 | 4:58 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| W35188+C37604 · C36996+W10694 | 2:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 5:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35188+W10691 | 2:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h28 | 4:46 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35188+C37604 · C37356 | 2:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h48 | 5:06 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| G15048+W10700 | 2:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h31 | 5:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| G15048+C37681 · C37019 | 2:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h34 | 5:28 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| G15048+C37028 | 2:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h50 | 5:44 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| G15048+C37681 · C37019 | 2:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h28 | 5:22 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| G15048+C37681 · C37367 | 2:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 5:37 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| G15048+C37681 · C37019+W10700 | 2:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h37 | 5:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| G15048+W10700 | 2:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h37 | 5:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| G15049+W10706 | 3:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h38 | 5:56 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| G15049+C37053 | 3:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h56 | 6:14 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| G15049+C37750 · C37040 | 3:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h41 | 5:59 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| G15049+C37750 · C37040 | 3:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h35 | 5:53 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| G15049+W10706 | 3:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h44 | 6:02 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| G15049+C37750 · C37040+W10706 | 3:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h44 | 6:02 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| G15049+C37750 · C37379 | 3:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h49 | 6:07 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35194+C37815 · C37064 | 3:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h35 | 6:29 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| W35194+C36869 | 3:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h50 | 6:44 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35194+W10712 | 3:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h32 | 6:26 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35194+C37815 · C37064 | 3:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h29 | 6:23 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W35194+C37815 · C37064+W10712 | 3:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h38 | 6:32 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35194+C37815 · C37275 | 3:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 6:37 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35194+W10712 | 3:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h38 | 6:32 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35435+C36895 | 4:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h50 | 7:11 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35435+W10718 | 4:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h35 | 6:56 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35435+C37438 · C36884 | 4:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h38 | 6:59 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| W35435+C37438 · C36884 | 4:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h32 | 6:53 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W35435+W10718 | 4:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h41 | 7:02 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35435+C37438 · C37292 | 4:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h45 | 7:06 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35435+C37438 · C36884+W10718 | 4:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h41 | 7:02 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35196+C37485 · C36908 | 4:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h38 | 7:28 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| W35196+C37485 · C36908 | 4:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h32 | 7:22 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W35196+C36917 | 4:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h51 | 7:41 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35196+W10724 | 4:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h35 | 7:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35196+C37485 · C37306 | 4:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h46 | 7:36 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35196+W10724 | 4:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h41 | 7:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35196+C37485 · C36908+W10724 | 4:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h41 | 7:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35198+W10730 | 5:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h37 | 7:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35198+C37532 · C36929 | 5:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h34 | 7:52 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W35198+C36939 | 5:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h53 | 8:11 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35198+C37532 · C36929 | 5:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h40 | 7:58 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| W35198+C37532 · C36929+W10730 | 5:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 8:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35198+C37532 · C37318 | 5:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h48 | 8:06 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35198+W10730 | 5:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 8:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35200+C36962 | 5:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h53 | 8:43 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35200+C37578 · C36951 | 5:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h38 | 8:28 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| W35200+W10736 | 5:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h35 | 8:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35200+C37578 · C36951 | 5:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h32 | 8:22 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W35200+W10736 | 5:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h41 | 8:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35200+C37578 · C36951+W10736 | 5:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h41 | 8:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35200+C37578 · C37330 | 5:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h46 | 8:36 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| G15050+C37627 · C36974 | 6:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h34 | 8:52 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| G15050+C37627 · C36974 | 6:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h40 | 8:58 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| G15050+C36984 | 6:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h55 | 9:13 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| G15050+W10742 | 6:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h37 | 8:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| G15050+C37627 · C36974+W10742 | 6:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 9:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| G15050+W10742 | 6:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 9:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| G15050+C37627 · C37341 | 6:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h48 | 9:06 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35202+W10751 | 7:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h22 | 9:40 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35202+C37718 · C37016 | 7:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h34 | 9:52 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W35202+C37026 | 7:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h55 | 10:13 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35202+C37718 · C37016 | 7:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h40 | 9:58 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| W35202+C37718 · C37364 | 7:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h48 | 10:06 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35202+C37718 · C37016+W10754 | 7:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 10:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35202+W10751 | 7:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h28 | 9:46 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35437+C37055 | 8:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h40 | 10:58 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35437+C37802 · C37055 | 8:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h40 | 10:58 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| W35437+W10763 | 8:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h22 | 10:40 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35437+C37802 · C37055 | 8:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h34 | 10:52 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W35437+W10763 | 8:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h28 | 10:46 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35437+C37802 · C37055+W10766 | 8:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h43 | 11:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35437+C37802 · C37384 | 8:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h54 | 11:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| G15051+C37419 · C36886 | 9:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h32 | 11:52 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| G15051+C37419 · C36886 | 9:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h38 | 11:58 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport run on average 118 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $83 but you can travel from only $16 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 17:18. The fastest train covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 2h 29m.
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 $16
Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $83 |
Trains per day 118 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 4:07 AM |
Last train 5:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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 $16
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Cardiff and London Heathrow Airport from $16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 29m
Cheapest Price
$83
Great Western Railway frequency
125 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff 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.
Train ticket prices from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $83, while the average price is around $108.
The train from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport takes 2h 29m and runs 118 per day.
The distance by train from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport is 117 miles (189 km).
The first train from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 4:07 AM.
The last train from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 5:18 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport.
There is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport is by bus, with a cost of around $16.
The train journey from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport is not particularly known for its scenic views, as it primarily passes through urban and suburban areas, with some stretches of countryside.
A day trip from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport is not feasible as the journey time is 2h 29m, exceeding the 120-minute threshold. Trains run 66 times per day on this route.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport.
Since neither Cardiff nor London Heathrow Airport are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from London Heathrow Airport include London, Oxford, Cambridge, Bath, Reading.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport
Most Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport trains use the Cardiff Central to Heathrow Terminal 5 station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and London Heathrow Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Cardiff
Arrival train stations in London
Cardiff CentralCentral Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Bus24, 25, 27, 86, 62, 30, 35, 21, 136, 7, 23, 63, 64 · 3m · $2 · every ~47 min
C1 · 5m · every ~8 min
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.
CathaysCathays station, Plas-y-Parc, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3LU
City-centre transport
Getting to Cathays from Cardiff city centre
TrainCardiff Central - Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff Central - Treherbert, Cardiff Central - Pontypridd, Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff Central - Radyr, Radyr - Radyr · 6m · $1 · every ~8 min
BusC1 · 16m · every ~8 min
Cathays train station facilities and services
Cathays has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cathays.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cathays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cathays: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Cathays: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cathays: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Cardiff Queen StreetCardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
City-centre transport
Getting to Cardiff Queen Street from Cardiff city centre
Bus52, 57, 58 · 13m · $2 · every ~25 min
C1 · 21m · every ~8 min
Cardiff Queen Street train station facilities and services
Cardiff Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cardiff Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
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