Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport

Showing times and prices for Jan 11

Cheapest price

$98

Average price

$114

Fastest journey

3 h 21 m

Average duration

3 h 25 m

Trains per day

129

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 $98.

Fast trains

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

Great Western RailL16831+Tfl RailG24281 · G23354
01:20PM4h01
Cardiff Central (CDF)
05:21PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
$981One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailL16819 · L16839+Tfl RailG24284 · G23366
06:25PM4h13
Cardiff Central (CDF)
10:38PMHeathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
$981One-way
3 transfers
Great Western RailL16832+Tfl RailG23945 · G23402+Heathrow ExpressC28893
02:20PM4h11
Cardiff Central (CDF)
06:31PMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
$981One-way
3 transfers
Great Western RailP30123 · L16829+Tfl RailG24117 · G23481
11:25AM4h02
Cardiff Central (CDF)
03:27PMHeathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
$981One-way
3 transfers
Great Western RailL16835+Tfl RailG24129 · G23488
04:20PM4h01
Cardiff Central (CDF)
08:21PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
$981One-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 €13. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €69.

Distance: 117 miles (189 km)

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Most popular
Bus

€84

Average price

€21

Average price

Cheapest

2h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 48m

Average total duration

3h 18m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

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National Express

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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 tomorrow, Sunday, January 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 9:03 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
great_westernL16824+heathrow_expressC28824
On time
8:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h50
12:40 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		1 transfer
great_westernL16824+tfl_railG23890 · G23374
On time
8:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h07
12:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 transfers
great_westernL16824+tfl_railG23890 · G23374+heathrow_expressC28827
On time
8:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h11
1:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		3 transfers
great_westernL16824+tfl_railG23890 · G23374
On time
8:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h01
12:51 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 transfers
great_westernL16824+tfl_railG23890 · G23780
On time
8:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h15
1:05 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 transfers
great_westernL16824+heathrow_expressC28824
On time
8:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h56
12:46 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		1 transfer
great_westernL16824+tfl_railG23374
On time
8:50 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h07
12:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		1 transfer
great_westernL16800 · P29720+heathrow_expressC28827
On time
9:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h37
12:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 transfers
great_westernL16800 · P29720+tfl_railG23388
On time
9:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h54
1:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 transfers
great_westernL16800 · P29720+heathrow_expressC28827
On time
9:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h43
1:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 transfers
great_westernL16827+tfl_railG24024 · G23440
On time
10:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h01
2:21 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 transfers
great_westernL16827+tfl_railG23440
On time
10:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h07
2:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		1 transfer
great_westernL16827+tfl_railG24024 · G23440
On time
10:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h07
2:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 transfers
great_westernL16827+heathrow_expressC28842
On time
10:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h57
2:17 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		1 transfer
great_westernL16827+heathrow_expressC28842
On time
10:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h51
2:11 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		1 transfer
great_westernL16827+tfl_railG24024 · G23440+heathrow_expressC28845
On time
10:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h11
2:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		3 transfers
great_westernL16802 · L16827+heathrow_expressC2884210:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h52
2:17 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 transfers
great_westernL16802 · L16827+heathrow_expressC2884210:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h46
2:11 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 transfers
great_westernL16802 · L16827+tfl_railG24024 · G2344010:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h06
2:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)4 transfers
great_westernL16802 · L16827+tfl_railG24024 · G2344010:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h02
2:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)3 transfers
great_westernL16829+heathrow_expressC28851
On time
11:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h41
3:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		1 transfer
great_westernL16829+tfl_railG23473
On time
11:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h52
3:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		1 transfer
great_westernL16829+tfl_railG24117 · G23840
On time
11:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h15
3:35 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 transfers
great_westernL16829+heathrow_expressC28851
On time
11:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h35
2:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		1 transfer
great_westernL16829+tfl_railG24117 · G23481+heathrow_expressC28857
On time
11:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h11
3:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		3 transfers
great_westernL16829+tfl_railG24117 · G23481
On time
11:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h07
3:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 transfers
great_westernL16829+tfl_railG24117 · G23481
On time
11:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h01
3:21 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 transfers
great_westernP30123 · L16829+tfl_railG24117 · G23481
On time
11:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h02
3:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		3 transfers
great_westernP30123 · L16829+tfl_railG24117 · G23481
On time
11:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h56
3:21 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		3 transfers
great_westernP30123 · L16829+heathrow_expressC28851
On time
11:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h30
2:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 transfers
great_westernP30123 · P29729+tfl_railG23473
On time
11:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h47
3:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 transfers
great_westernP30123 · P29729+heathrow_expressC28851
On time
11:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h30
2:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 transfers
great_westernP30123 · L16829+tfl_railG23473
On time
11:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h47
3:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 transfers
great_westernP30123 · L16829+heathrow_expressC28851
On time
11:25 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h36
3:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 transfers
great_westernL16830+tfl_railG24201 · G2352312:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h07
4:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 transfers
great_westernL16830+tfl_railG24201 · G23859
On time
12:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h15
4:35 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 transfers
great_westernL16830+heathrow_expressC28866
On time
12:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h57
4:17 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		1 transfer
great_westernL16830+tfl_railG24201 · G23523+heathrow_expressC28869
On time
12:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h11
4:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		3 transfers
great_westernL16830+heathrow_expressC28866
On time
12:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h51
4:11 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		1 transfer
great_westernL16805 · L16830+heathrow_expressC28866
On time
12:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h46
4:11 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 transfers
great_westernL16805 · L16830+tfl_railG2352312:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h02
4:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 transfers
great_westernL16805 · L16830+tfl_railG24201 · G2352312:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h02
4:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)3 transfers
great_westernL16805 · L16830+tfl_railG24201 · G2352312:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h56
4:21 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)3 transfers
great_westernL16805 · L16830+heathrow_expressC28866
On time
12:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h52
4:17 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 transfers
great_westernL16805 · L16830+tfl_railG24201 · G23523
On time
12:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h06
4:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		4 transfers
great_westernL16831+tfl_railG24281 · G23354
On time
1:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h01
5:21 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 transfers
great_westernL16831+tfl_railG23552
On time
1:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h52
5:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		1 transfer
great_westernL16831+heathrow_expressC28875
On time
1:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h41
5:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		1 transfer
great_westernL16831+heathrow_expressC28875
On time
1:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h35
4:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		1 transfer
great_westernL16831+tfl_railG24281 · G23354
On time
1:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h07
5:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 transfers
great_westernL16808 · P29738+heathrow_expressC28875
On time
1:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h30
4:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 transfers
great_westernL16808 · L16831+heathrow_expressC28875
On time
1:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h30
4:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 transfers
great_westernL16808 · L16831+heathrow_expressC28875
On time
1:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h36
5:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 transfers
great_westernL16808 · L16831+tfl_railG24281 · G233541:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h06
5:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)4 transfers
great_westernL16808 · P29738+heathrow_expressC28875
On time
1:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h36
5:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 transfers
great_westernL16808 · L16831+tfl_railG23552
On time
1:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h47
5:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 transfers
great_westernL16808 · P29738+tfl_railG23552
On time
1:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h47
5:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 transfers
great_westernL16832+tfl_railG23945 · G23402+heathrow_expressC28893
On time
2:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h11
6:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		3 transfers
great_westernL16832+tfl_railG23945 · G23796
On time
2:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h15
6:35 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 transfers
great_westernL16832+heathrow_expressC288872:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h41
6:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1 transfer
great_westernL16832+heathrow_expressC288872:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h35
5:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 transfer
great_westernL16832+tfl_railG23393
On time
2:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h52
6:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		1 transfer
great_westernL16832+tfl_railG23945 · G234022:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h07
6:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 transfers
great_westernL16832+tfl_railG23945 · G234022:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h01
6:21 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 transfers
great_westernL16810 · L16832+tfl_railG23393
On time
2:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h47
6:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 transfers
great_westernL16810 · L16832+tfl_railG23945 · G23402
On time
2:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h56
6:21 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		3 transfers
great_westernL16810 · L16832+heathrow_expressC28887
On time
2:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h36
6:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 transfers
great_westernL16810 · L16832+tfl_railG23945 · G23402
On time
2:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h02
6:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		3 transfers
great_westernL16810 · L16832+heathrow_expressC28887
On time
2:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h30
5:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 transfers
great_westernL16810 · L16832+tfl_railG23945 · G23402
On time
2:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h06
6:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		4 transfers
great_westernL16834+heathrow_expressC28899
On time
3:15 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h46
7:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		1 transfer
great_westernL16834+tfl_railG23991 · G23424
On time
3:15 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h42
6:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 transfers
great_westernL16834+tfl_railG23991 · G23424+heathrow_expressC28899
On time
3:15 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h46
7:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		3 transfers
great_westernL16834+tfl_railG23991 · G23424
On time
3:15 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h36
6:51 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 transfers
great_westernL16834+heathrow_expressC28899
On time
3:15 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h40
6:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		1 transfer
great_westernL16834+tfl_railG234453:15 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h12
7:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 transfer
great_westernL16834+tfl_railG23991 · G238083:15 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h50
7:05 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 transfers
great_westernL16812 · L16834+tfl_railG23991 · G23424
On time
3:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h26
6:51 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		3 transfers
great_westernL16812 · L16834+tfl_railG23445
On time
3:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h02
7:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 transfers
great_westernL16812 · L16834+heathrow_expressC28899
On time
3:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h30
6:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 transfers
great_westernL16812 · L16834+tfl_railG23991 · G23424
On time
3:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h36
7:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		4 transfers
great_westernL16812 · L16834+tfl_railG23991 · G23424
On time
3:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h32
6:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		3 transfers
great_westernL16835+tfl_railG24129 · G234884:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h01
8:21 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2 transfers
great_westernL16835+heathrow_expressC28911
On time
4:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h41
8:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		1 transfer
great_westernL16835+tfl_railG24129 · G238434:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h15
8:35 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2 transfers
great_westernL16835+tfl_railG23478
On time
4:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h52
8:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		1 transfer
great_westernL16835+tfl_railG24129 · G23488+heathrow_expressC28917
On time
4:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h11
8:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		3 transfers
great_westernL16835+tfl_railG24129 · G234884:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h07
8:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2 transfers
great_westernL16835+heathrow_expressC28911
On time
4:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h35
7:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		1 transfer
great_westernL16814 · L16835+tfl_railG24129 · G23488
On time
4:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h06
8:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		4 transfers
great_westernL16814 · L16835+tfl_railG23478
On time
4:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h47
8:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 transfers
great_westernL16814 · L16835+heathrow_expressC28911
On time
4:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h30
7:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 transfers
great_westernL16814 · L16835+heathrow_expressC28911
On time
4:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h36
8:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 transfers
great_westernL16814 · L16835+tfl_railG24129 · G23488
On time
4:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h56
8:21 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		3 transfers
great_westernL16814 · L16835+tfl_railG24129 · G23488
On time
4:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h02
8:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		3 transfers
great_westernL16838+tfl_railG24172 · G23508
On time
5:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h31
8:51 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 transfers
great_westernL16838+heathrow_expressC289235:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h35
8:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 transfer
great_westernL16838+tfl_railG235205:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h52
9:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 transfer
great_westernL16838+tfl_railG24172 · G23508+heathrow_expressC289235:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h41
9:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)3 transfers
great_westernL16838+tfl_railG24172 · G23508
On time
5:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h37
8:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 transfers
great_westernL16816 · L16838+tfl_railG24172 · G23508
On time
5:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h36
9:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		4 transfers
great_westernL16816 · L16838+tfl_railG24172 · G23508
On time
5:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h26
8:51 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		3 transfers
great_westernL16816 · L16838+tfl_railG24172 · G23508
On time
5:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h32
8:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		3 transfers
great_westernL16816 · L16838+heathrow_expressC28923
On time
5:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h30
8:55 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 transfers
great_westernL16816 · L16838+heathrow_expressC28923
On time
5:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h36
9:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 transfers
great_westernL16816 · L16838+tfl_railG23520
On time
5:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h47
9:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 transfers
great_westernL16817 · P29758+heathrow_expressC28932
On time
5:49 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h52
9:41 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 transfers
great_westernL16817 · P29758+tfl_railG23545
On time
5:49 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h08
9:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 transfers
great_westernL16817 · P29758+heathrow_expressC28932
On time
5:49 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h58
9:47 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 transfers
great_westernL16839+tfl_railG24284 · G23872
On time
6:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h04
10:24 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 transfers
great_westernL16839+heathrow_expressC289356:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h41
10:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)1 transfer
great_westernL16839+tfl_railG233666:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h18
10:38 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)1 transfer
great_westernL16839+heathrow_expressC289356:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h34
9:54 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 transfer
great_westernL16819 · L16839+tfl_railG24284 · G23366
On time
6:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h13
10:38 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		3 transfers
great_westernL16819 · L16839+heathrow_expressC28935
On time
6:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h36
10:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 transfers
great_westernL16819 · L16839+tfl_railG24284 · G23872
On time
6:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h51
10:16 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		3 transfers
great_westernL16819 · L16839+heathrow_expressC28935
On time
6:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h29
9:54 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 transfers
great_westernL16819 · L16839+tfl_railG23366
On time
6:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
4h13
10:38 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 transfers
great_westernL16840+heathrow_expressC28947
On time
7:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h34
10:54 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		1 transfer
great_westernL16840+tfl_railG23385
On time
7:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h47
11:07 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		1 transfer
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On time
7:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h26
10:46 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 transfers
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On time
7:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h41
11:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		1 transfer
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On time
7:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h32
10:52 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 transfers
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On time
7:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h27
10:52 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		3 transfers
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On time
7:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h42
11:07 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		3 transfers
great_westernL16821 · L16840+tfl_railL23796 · G23776
On time
7:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h21
10:46 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		3 transfers
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On time
7:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h29
10:54 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)		2 transfers
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On time
7:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h36
11:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)		2 transfers
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On time
7:25 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)
3h42
11:07 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)		2 transfers

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Overview: Train from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport

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Trains from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport run on average 66 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $85 (€69) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 06:49, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 2h 28m.

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 (€13)
Distance
117 miles (189 km)
Average train duration
2h 16m
Cheapest ticket price
$85 (€69)
Trains per day
66
Fastest train
2h 28m
First train
06:49
Last train
20:20
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 (€13)

Train companies: Great Western Rail from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Cardiff and London Heathrow Airport from $16 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

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 28m
Cheapest Price
$85 (€69)
Great Western Rail frequency
41 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
Learn more about Great Western Rail

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
The distance by train from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport is 117 miles (189 km).
A day trip from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport is not feasible as the journey time is 2h 28m, exceeding the 120-minute threshold. Trains run 66 times per day on this route.
There is no high speed train available from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport.
The first train from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 6:49 AM.
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.
The last train from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 8:20 PM.
Train ticket prices from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $85 (€69), while the average price is around $104 (€84).
There is no direct train service currently 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 (€13).
The train from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport takes 2h 28m and runs 66 per day.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport.
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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Cardiff CentralWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
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
address
Address
Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom
phone
Phone Number
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)
CathaysParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
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
address
Address
Cathays station, Plas-y-Parc, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3LU
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
Cardiff Queen StreetParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
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
address
Address
Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
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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