Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport

Showing times and prices for Apr 12

Cheapest price

$99

Average price

$114

Fastest journey

2 h 26 m

Average duration

2 h 31 m

Trains per day

75

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 $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport without transferring at least 2 times.

  • Great Western RailwayL16816+CrossCountryC75090+Great Western RailwayC00009+Elizabeth lineG24129
    5:25 PM3h04
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    8:29 PMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    $991One-way
    4 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayL16841+Elizabeth lineL23796 · G23776
    8:20 PM2h26
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    10:46 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    $991One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayL16827+Elizabeth lineG23890 · F88372
    10:20 AM2h32
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    12:52 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    $991One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayL16824+Elizabeth lineG24232 · F88395
    9:00 AM2h52
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    11:52 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    $991One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayL16834+Elizabeth lineG23901 · F88259
    3:15 PM2h44
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    5:59 PMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    $991One-way
    2 transfers

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 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $66.

Distance: 117 miles (189 km)

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Bus

$107

Average price

$27

Average price

Cheapest

2h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 50m

Average total duration

3h 20m

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport trains for today, Saturday, April 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
great_westernL23177+tfl_railG235546:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h52
9:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 transfer
great_westernL23177+tfl_railG24263 · G235436:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h37
9:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 transfers
great_westernL23177+tfl_railG24263 · G23870
On time
6:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h45
9:35 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 transfers
great_westernL23177+tfl_railG24263 · G23543+heathrow_expressC28796
On time
6:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h41
9:31 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3 transfers
great_westernL23177+heathrow_expressC28796
On time
6:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h41
9:31 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1 transfer
great_westernL23177+heathrow_expressC28796
On time
6:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h35
9:25 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 transfer
great_westernL23177+tfl_railG24263 · G235436:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h31
9:21 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 transfers
great_westernL23178+tfl_railL24015 · G233607:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h34
9:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 transfers
great_westernL23178+heathrow_expressC288027:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h38
10:01 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1 transfer
great_westernL23178+tfl_railL24015 · G237727:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h42
10:05 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 transfers
great_westernL23178+tfl_railG233737:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h49
10:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 transfer
great_westernL23178+tfl_railL24015 · G23360+heathrow_expressC288027:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h38
10:01 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)3 transfers
great_westernL23178+heathrow_expressC288027:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h32
9:55 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 transfer
great_westernL23178+tfl_railL24015 · G233607:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h28
9:51 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 transfers
great_westernL23179+tfl_railL24114 · G237867:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h44
10:35 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 transfers
great_westernL23179+tfl_railL24114 · G233837:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h30
10:21 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 transfers
great_westernL23179+tfl_railG233977:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h51
10:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 transfer
great_westernL23179+tfl_railL24114 · G23383+heathrow_expressC288087:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h40
10:31 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)3 transfers
great_westernL23179+tfl_railL24114 · G233837:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h36
10:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 transfers
great_westernL23179+heathrow_expressC288087:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h34
10:25 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 transfer
great_westernL23179+heathrow_expressC288087:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h40
10:31 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1 transfer
great_westernL23180+heathrow_expressC288148:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h42
11:01 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1 transfer
great_westernL23180+heathrow_expressC288148:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h36
10:55 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 transfer
great_westernL23180+tfl_railL24009 · G234058:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h32
10:51 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 transfers
great_westernL23180+tfl_railL243968:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h53
11:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 transfer
great_westernL23180+tfl_railL24009 · G234058:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h38
10:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 transfers
great_westernL23180+tfl_railL24009 · G23405+heathrow_expressC288148:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h42
11:01 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)3 transfers
great_westernL23180+tfl_railL24009 · L24071
On time
8:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h46
11:05 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 transfers
great_westernL23122+cross_countryC75134+great_westernL23181+tfl_railL24028
On time
8:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h51
11:21 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
4 transfers
great_westernL23122 · L23021+heathrow_expressC28823
On time
8:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h10
11:40 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 transfers
great_westernL23122+cross_countryC75134+great_westernL23181+tfl_railL24028
On time
8:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h01
11:31 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
5 transfers
great_westernL23122 · L23021+heathrow_expressC28823
On time
8:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h16
11:46 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 transfers
great_westernL23122+cross_countryC75134+great_westernL23181+tfl_railL24028
On time
8:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h57
11:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
4 transfers
great_westernL23122+cross_countryC75134+great_westernL23181+tfl_railL24398
On time
8:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h12
11:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
3 transfers
great_westernL23182+tfl_railL24016 · G234479:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h37
11:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 transfers
great_westernL23182+heathrow_expressC28826
On time
9:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h35
11:55 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 transfer
great_westernL23182+tfl_railL24016 · G234479:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h31
11:51 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 transfers
great_westernL23182+tfl_railL24016 · G23447+heathrow_expressC28826
On time
9:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h41
12:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3 transfers
great_westernL23182+tfl_railL244009:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h52
12:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 transfer
great_westernL23124 · P29630+heathrow_expressC28835
On time
9:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h16
12:46 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 transfers
great_westernL23124 · P29630+heathrow_expressC28835
On time
9:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h10
12:40 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 transfers
great_westernL23183+tfl_railL2440410:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h52
1:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 transfer
great_westernL23183+tfl_railL24109 · G2349110:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h31
12:51 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 transfers
great_westernL23183+tfl_railL24109 · G2349110:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h37
12:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 transfers
great_westernL23183+tfl_railL24109 · L2415910:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h45
1:05 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 transfers
great_westernL23126 · P29635+heathrow_expressC28847
On time
10:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h10
1:40 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 transfers
great_westernL23126 · P29635+heathrow_expressC28847
On time
10:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h16
1:46 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 transfers
great_westernL23184+tfl_railL24023 · G2353011:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h31
1:51 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 transfers
great_westernL23184+tfl_railL24023 · G23530+heathrow_expressC28850
On time
11:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h41
2:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3 transfers
great_westernL23184+tfl_railL2440811:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h52
2:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 transfer
great_westernL23184+heathrow_expressC28850
On time
11:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h35
1:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1 transfer
great_westernL23184+tfl_railL24023 · G2353011:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h37
1:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 transfers
great_westernL23128 · P29641+heathrow_expressC28859
On time
11:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h10
2:40 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 transfers
great_westernL23128 · P29641+heathrow_expressC28859
On time
11:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h16
2:46 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 transfers
great_westernL23185+tfl_railL24026 · G2336512:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h37
2:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 transfers
great_westernL23185+tfl_railL24026 · L24074
On time
12:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h45
3:05 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 transfers
great_westernL23185+heathrow_expressC2886212:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h35
2:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 transfer
great_westernL23185+tfl_railL24026 · G2336512:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h31
2:51 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 transfers
great_westernL23185+tfl_railL2439412:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h52
3:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 transfer
great_westernL23185+tfl_railL24026 · G23365+heathrow_expressC2886212:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h41
3:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)3 transfers
great_westernL23185+heathrow_expressC2886212:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h41
3:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1 transfer
great_westernL23130 · P29647+heathrow_expressC28871
On time
12:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h10
3:40 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 transfers
great_westernL23130 · P29647+heathrow_expressC28871
On time
12:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h16
3:46 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 transfers
great_westernL23186+tfl_railL23810 · G23412+heathrow_expressC288741:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h40
4:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)3 transfers
great_westernL23186+tfl_railL243971:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h51
4:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 transfer
great_westernL23186+heathrow_expressC288741:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h34
3:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 transfer
great_westernL23186+tfl_railL23810 · G234121:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h36
3:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 transfers
great_westernL23186+tfl_railL23810 · G234121:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h30
3:51 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 transfers
great_westernL23187+tfl_railL243991:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h01
4:42 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 transfer
great_westernL23187+tfl_railL24154 · L24072
On time
1:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h40
4:21 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 transfers
great_westernL23187+tfl_railL24154 · L24067
On time
1:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h54
4:35 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 transfers
great_westernL23187+tfl_railL24154 · L24072+heathrow_expressC288801:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h50
4:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)3 transfers
great_westernL23187+heathrow_expressC288801:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h44
4:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 transfer
great_westernL23187+tfl_railL24154 · L24072
On time
1:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h46
4:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2 transfers
great_westernL23187+heathrow_expressC288801:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h50
4:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1 transfer
great_westernL23188+tfl_railL24148 · G234522:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h31
4:51 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 transfers
great_westernL23188+tfl_railL24148 · L241562:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h45
5:05 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 transfers
great_westernL23188+heathrow_expressC288862:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h41
5:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1 transfer
great_westernL23188+tfl_railL24148 · G23452+heathrow_expressC288862:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h41
5:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)3 transfers
great_westernL23188+tfl_railL244012:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h52
5:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 transfer
great_westernL23188+tfl_railL24148 · G234522:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h37
4:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 transfers
great_westernL23134 · P29659+heathrow_expressC28895
On time
2:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h16
5:46 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 transfers
great_westernL23134 · P29659+heathrow_expressC28895
On time
2:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h10
5:40 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 transfers
great_westernL23189+tfl_railL23881 · L241493:23 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h42
6:05 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 transfers
great_westernL23189+tfl_railL23881 · G234963:23 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h28
5:51 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 transfers
great_westernL23189+tfl_railL23881 · G234963:23 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h34
5:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 transfers
great_westernL23189+tfl_railL244053:23 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h49
6:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 transfer
great_westernL23189+tfl_railL23881 · G23496+heathrow_expressC288983:23 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h38
6:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)3 transfers
great_westernL23189+heathrow_expressC288983:23 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h32
5:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 transfer
great_westernL23189+heathrow_expressC288983:23 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h38
6:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1 transfer
great_westernL23136 · L23024+heathrow_expressC28907
On time
3:27 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h19
6:46 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 transfers
great_westernL23136+cross_countryC75089+great_westernP30338+tfl_railL23906
On time
3:27 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h54
6:21 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
4 transfers
great_westernL23136+cross_countryC75089+great_westernP30338+tfl_railL23906
On time
3:27 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h04
6:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
5 transfers
great_westernL23136 · L23024+heathrow_expressC28907
On time
3:27 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h13
6:40 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 transfers
great_westernL23136+cross_countryC75089+great_westernP30338+tfl_railL24407
On time
3:27 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h15
6:42 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
3 transfers
great_westernL23136+cross_countryC75089+great_westernP30338+tfl_railL23906
On time
3:27 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h00
6:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
4 transfers
great_westernL23190+heathrow_expressC289104:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h43
7:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1 transfer
great_westernL23190+tfl_railL23919 · G235344:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h39
6:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 transfers
great_westernL23190+tfl_railL23919 · G23534+heathrow_expressC289104:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h43
7:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)3 transfers
great_westernL23190+tfl_railL23919 · L241534:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h47
7:05 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 transfers
great_westernL23190+tfl_railL244094:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h54
7:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 transfer
great_westernL23190+tfl_railL23919 · G235344:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h33
6:51 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 transfers
great_westernL23138 · P29669+heathrow_expressC28919
On time
4:27 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h13
7:40 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 transfers
great_westernL23138 · P29669+heathrow_expressC28919
On time
4:27 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h19
7:46 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 transfers
great_westernL23191+tfl_railG23902 · G233715:19 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h38
7:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 transfers
great_westernL23191+tfl_railG23902 · G23371+heathrow_expressC289225:19 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h42
8:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)3 transfers
great_westernL23191+tfl_railG233845:19 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h53
8:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 transfer
great_westernL23191+tfl_railG23902 · G233715:19 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h32
7:51 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 transfers
great_westernL23191+heathrow_expressC289225:19 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h42
8:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1 transfer
great_westernL23191+heathrow_expressC289225:19 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h36
7:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 transfer
great_westernL23192+tfl_railG23993 · G234156:19 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h32
8:51 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 transfers
great_westernL23192+tfl_railG23993 · G23415+heathrow_expressC289346:19 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h42
9:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)3 transfers
great_westernL23192+tfl_railG23993 · G234156:19 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h38
8:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 transfers
great_westernL23192+tfl_railG23993 · L24059
On time
6:19 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h46
9:05 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2 transfers
great_westernL23192+tfl_railG234296:19 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h53
9:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 transfer
great_westernL23192+heathrow_expressC289346:19 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h42
9:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1 transfer
great_westernL23192+heathrow_expressC289346:19 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h36
8:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 transfer
great_westernL23193+tfl_railG24073 · L24078+heathrow_expressC28946
On time
7:22 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h39
10:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
3 transfers
great_westernL23193+heathrow_expressC28946
On time
7:22 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h39
10:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1 transfer
great_westernL23193+tfl_railG24073 · L24078
On time
7:22 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h35
9:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
2 transfers
great_westernL23193+tfl_railG24073 · L24078
On time
7:22 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2h29
9:51 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2 transfers
great_westernL23193+tfl_railG234717:22 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h05
10:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport

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Trains from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport run on average 103 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $66 (€53) but you can travel from only $16 (€12) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 08:18, the last at 20:18. The fastest train covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 2h 27m.

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 (€12)
Distance
117 miles (189 km)
Average train duration
2h 16m
Cheapest ticket price
$66 (€53)
Trains per day
103
Fastest train
2h 27m
First train
8:18 AM
Last train
8:18 PM
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 (€12)

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 (€12). 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 27m
Cheapest Price
$66 (€53)
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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $66 (€53), while the average price is around $107 (€86).
The train from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport takes 2h 27m and runs 103 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 8:18 AM.
The last train from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 8:18 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 (€12).
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 27m, 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.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport

Cardiff
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ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
Dining
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
  • Pret a Manger
  • Tesco Express
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
WC
  • 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
Hotel
Hotel
  • Clayton Hotel Cardiff
  • Cardiff Marriott Hotel
  • Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 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)
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Hotel
Hotel
  • Travelodge
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Cathays
  • Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
Hotel
  • Travelodge
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: to the right of the station front
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Cardiff Queen Street
  • Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.

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