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Compare train for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cathays (CYS)
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cathays (CYS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€74 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Journey information
Overview: Train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cathays (CYS)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cathays (CYS) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:36, the last at 09:25. The fastest train covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 2h 56m.
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 $36 (€29)
Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 07:36 |
Last train 09:25 |
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 $36 (€29)
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cathays (CYS) trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) and Cathays (CYS) from $36 (€29). 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 56m
Cheapest Price
$79 (€65)
Great Western Rail frequency
8 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 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cathays (CYS)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cathays (CYS) 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 Cathays (CYS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cathays (CYS) takes 2h 56m and runs 9 per day.
The last train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cathays (CYS) leaves at 9:25 AM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cathays (CYS).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cathays (CYS).
The train journey from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Cathays offers varied scenery, transitioning from urban landscapes around London to more rural and picturesque views as you approach Cardiff, with glimpses of the countryside and small towns along the way.
The distance by train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cathays (CYS) is 117 miles (189 km).
There is no high speed train available from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cathays (CYS).
A day trip from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Cathays is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 56m. There are 9 train trips per day, and the distance is 117 miles (189 km).
Train ticket prices from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cathays (CYS) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $60 (€49), while the average price is around $91 (€74).
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cathays (CYS) is by bus, with a cost of around $36 (€29).
The first train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cathays (CYS) leaves at 7:36 AM.
Yes, you can take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cathays (CYS).
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cathays (CYS)
London
Cardiff
The major train station for departures in London is Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 for your trip from London to Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Officeinformation
Address
Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station, Inner Ring Road, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 1WD
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
Distance to city center
23 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transit options for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
The major train station for arrivals in Cardiff is Cathays. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cathays for your journey to Cardiff from London.
Amenities at train station
Parking
DiningAccessibility
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
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
- Travelodge
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
Most popular train connections from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
Most popular trains to and from Cathays (CYS) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
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