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The cheapest and fastest trains from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€77
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€100
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 24 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 25 m
Trains on Sep 19
155
Distance
186 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around €100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €77.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) without transferring at least once.
W34631+
C37245 · C381061:50 PM2h47Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)4:37 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€771One-way2 transfers- W34636+C37837 · C371583:20 PM2h50Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)6:10 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€771One-way2 transfers
- W34605+C37177 · C374585:45 AM2h52Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)8:37 AMCardiff Central (CDF)€821One-way2 transfers
- W34623+C37184 · C3791011:20 AM2h57Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2:17 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€821One-way2 transfers
- W34641+C37960 · C371974:50 PM2h49Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)7:39 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€821One-way2 transfers
- W34609+
W108037:12 AM2h24Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)9:36 AMCardiff Central (CDF)€1001One-way1 transfer - C42176+W108751:12 PM2h24Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)3:36 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€951One-way1 transfer
- W10887+W346312:12 PM2h25Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)4:37 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€1001One-way1 transfer
- W34605+W107916:12 AM2h25Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)8:37 AMCardiff Central (CDF)€951One-way1 transfer
- W34625+W1086312:12 PM2h25Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2:37 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€1001One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €21, while a train costs an average of €100.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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| Train | Most popular Ferry | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€100 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price | €55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular ferry company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is a ferry with an average price of €21.
This is compared to other travel options from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF):
A ferry is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) costing on average €23.
A ferry is €79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) costing on average €100.
The fastest way to travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is by ferry with an average journey time of 40m.
Other travel options to Cardiff Central (CDF) take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 19m.
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) and Cardiff Central (CDF) including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 12m sooner (2h 19m by train vs 2h 31m by car). Tickets start at around €100 compared to roughly €55 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C37884 · C37199+G14939 | 10:20 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h56 | 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C37884+G14939 | 10:20 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h56 | 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10841+G14939 | 10:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h49 | 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10841+G14939 · G15165 · G15009 | 10:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h18 | 1:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W10844+W35417 | 10:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h54 | 1:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C37926 · C37213+W35417 | 10:50 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h46 | 1:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C37926+W35417 | 10:50 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h46 | 1:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10847+W35417 | 10:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h39 | 1:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10847+W35417 · C48911 · G15498 | On time 10:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h19 | 2:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W10850+W35417 | 11:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h24 | 1:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C37966 · C37226+W34622 | On time 11:20 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h48 | 2:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C37966+W34622 | 11:20 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h48 | 2:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10853+W34622 | 11:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h41 | 2:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10853+W34622 · G15449 · G15011 | On time 11:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h22 | 2:49 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W10856+W34624 | 11:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h55 | 2:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C38005 · C37238+W34624 | 11:50 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h47 | 2:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C38005+W34624 | 11:50 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h47 | 2:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10859+W34624 | 11:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h40 | 2:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10859+W34624 · G15479 · G15499 | On time 11:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h25 | 3:22 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W10862+W34624 | 12:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h25 | 2:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C38047 · C37249+G14940 | 12:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h48 | 3:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C38047+G14940 | 12:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h48 | 3:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10865+G14940 | 12:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h41 | 3:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10865+G14940 · G15168 · W34999 | 12:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h19 | 3:46 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W10868+W35418 | 12:42 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h54 | 3:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C38084 · C37260+W35418 | 12:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h46 | 3:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C38084+W35418 | 12:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h46 | 3:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10871+W35418 | 12:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h39 | 3:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10871+W35418 · G15480 · G15500 | 12:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h19 | 4:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W10874+W35418 | 1:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h24 | 3:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C38119 · C37271+W34629 | On time 1:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h46 | 4:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C38119+W34629 | 1:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h46 | 4:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10877+W34629 | 1:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h39 | 4:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10877+W34629 · G15450 · G15014 | On time 1:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h23 | 4:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W10880+W34630 | On time 1:42 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h56 | 4:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C38154 · C37164+W34630 | On time 1:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h48 | 4:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C38154+W34630 | On time 1:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h48 | 4:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10883+W34630 | On time 1:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h41 | 4:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10883+W34630 · G15481 · G15501 | 1:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h25 | 5:22 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W10883+W34706 · G15016 | On time 1:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h52 | 5:49 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W10886+W34630 | On time 2:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h26 | 4:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10886+W34630 · G15481 · G15501 | 2:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h10 | 5:22 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W10886+W34706 · G15016 | On time 2:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h37 | 5:49 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C38189 · C37179+W34632 | On time 2:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h49 | 5:09 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C38189+W34632 | On time 2:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h49 | 5:09 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10889+W34632 | On time 2:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h42 | 5:09 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10892+W34634 | On time 2:42 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h55 | 5:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C37851 · C37191+W34634 | On time 2:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h47 | 5:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C37851+W34634 | On time 2:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h47 | 5:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10895+W34634 | On time 2:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h40 | 5:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10895+W34712 · G15018 | On time 2:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h53 | 6:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W10895+W34634 · C48916 · G15502 | 2:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h15 | 6:12 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W10898+W34634 | On time 3:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h25 | 5:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10898+W34712 · G15018 | On time 3:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h38 | 6:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W10898+W34634 · C48916 · G15502 | 3:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h00 | 6:12 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| C37895+W35419 | 3:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h46 | 6:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10901+W35419 | 3:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h39 | 6:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10901+G14966 · G15503 | 3:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h56 | 7:23 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W10901+W35419 · G15451 · G15018 | On time 3:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h23 | 6:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W10904+W35419 | 3:42 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h24 | 6:06 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10904+G14966 · G15503 | 3:42 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h41 | 7:23 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C37952 · C37217+W34637 | 3:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h47 | 6:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C37952+W34637 | 3:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h47 | 6:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10907+C37555 · C37223+W34637 | 3:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h40 | 6:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W10907+W34637 | 3:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h40 | 6:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10910+W34637 | 4:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h25 | 6:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C38007 · C37230+G14941 | 4:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h50 | 7:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C38007+G14941 | 4:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h50 | 7:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10913+C37634 · C37123 · C37239 | 4:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h43 | 7:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4 transfers | |
| W10913+G14941 | 4:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h43 | 7:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10916+G14941 | 4:42 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h28 | 7:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C38071 · C37242+G14942 | 4:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h48 | 7:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C38071+G14942 | 4:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h48 | 7:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10919+C37707 · C37133 · C37252 | 4:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h41 | 7:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4 transfers | |
| W10919+W34726 · G15021 | On time 4:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h50 | 8:47 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W10919+G14942 | 4:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h41 | 7:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10922+G14942 | 5:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h26 | 7:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10922+W34726 · G15021 | On time 5:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h35 | 8:47 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C38128 · C37143 · C37265+G14943 | 5:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h54 | 8:14 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| C38128+G14943 | 5:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h54 | 8:14 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10925+C37775 · C37143 · C37265 | 5:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h47 | 8:14 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4 transfers | |
| W10925+G14943 | 5:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h47 | 8:14 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10928+G14943 | 5:42 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h32 | 8:14 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C38183 · C37268+G14944 | 5:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h47 | 8:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C38183+G14944 | 5:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h47 | 8:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10931+C37393 · C37154 · C37159 | 5:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h40 | 8:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4 transfers | |
| W10931+G14944 | 5:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h40 | 8:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10931+W34732 · G15023 | On time 5:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h48 | 9:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W10934+G14944 | 6:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h25 | 8:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C37863+W34646 | On time 6:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h42 | 9:02 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10937+W34646 | On time 6:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h35 | 9:02 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10940+W34646 | On time 6:42 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h20 | 9:02 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C37905 · C37173+W34648 | On time 6:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h48 | 9:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C37905+W34648 | On time 6:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h48 | 9:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10943+W34737 · W35040 | On time 6:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h53 | 10:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W10943+W34648 | On time 6:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h41 | 9:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10943+W34648 · G15483 · G15506 | 6:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h20 | 10:17 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W10946+W34648 | On time 7:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h26 | 9:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C37946+G14946 | 7:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h21 | 10:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10949+G14946 | 7:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h14 | 10:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10952+G14946 | 7:42 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h59 | 10:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C37985 · C37200+G14946 | 7:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h51 | 10:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C37985+G14946 | 7:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h51 | 10:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10955+G14946 | 7:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h44 | 10:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10958+G14946 | 8:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h29 | 10:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C38025 · C37214+W35425 | 8:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h20 | 11:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C38025+W35425 | 8:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h20 | 11:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10961+G14971 · G15027 | On time 8:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h24 | 11:51 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W10961+W35425 | 8:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h13 | 11:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10964+C37656 · C37227+W35425 | 8:42 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h58 | 11:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W10964+W35425 | 8:42 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h58 | 11:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C38065+W35425 | 8:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h50 | 11:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10967+W35425 | 8:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h43 | 11:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10970+W35425 | 9:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h28 | 11:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C38101+C42182 | On time 9:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h40 | 1:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10973+C42182 | On time 9:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h33 | 1:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10976+C42182 | On time 9:42 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h18 | 1:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C38135+C42182 | On time 9:50 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h10 | 1:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10979+C42182 | On time 9:57 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h03 | 1:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10982+C42182 | On time 10:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h48 | 1:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C38171 · C37261+C42182 | On time 10:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h40 | 1:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
| W34605+W10779 | 5:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h25 | 8:37 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34605+C37421 | 5:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h22 | 8:37 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34605+W10782 | 5:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h10 | 8:37 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34605+W10785 | 5:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h55 | 8:37 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34605+C37458 | 5:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h52 | 8:37 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34605+C37458 · C37177 | 5:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h52 | 8:37 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W34605+W10788 | 5:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h40 | 8:37 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34667 · W34967+W10788 | 5:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h48 | 9:45 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W10788+W34605 · C42688 · C42698 | 5:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h13 | 9:10 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W34605+W10791 | 6:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h25 | 8:37 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34667 · W34967+W10791 | 6:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h33 | 9:45 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W10791+W34605 · C42688 · C42698 | 6:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h58 | 9:10 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| C37497+W34609 | 6:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h21 | 9:36 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C42185 · C42699+W10794 | 6:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h48 | 10:15 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W34609+W10794 | 6:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h09 | 9:36 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34609 · C42699+W10794 | 6:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h48 | 10:15 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W10794+W34609 · C48908 · C42699 | 6:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h48 | 10:15 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W34609+W10797 | 6:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h54 | 9:36 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C42185 · C42699+W10797 | 6:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h33 | 10:15 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W34609 · C42699+W10797 | 6:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h33 | 10:15 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W34609+C37534 | 6:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h51 | 9:36 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34609+C37534 · C37196 | 6:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h51 | 9:36 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W34609+W10800 | 6:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h39 | 9:36 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34609 · C42699+W10800 | 6:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h18 | 10:15 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W10800+W34609 · C48908 · C42699 | 6:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h18 | 10:15 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W34609+W10803 | 7:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h24 | 9:36 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34609 · C42699+W10803 | 7:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h03 | 10:15 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W10803+W34609 · C48908 · C42699 | 7:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h03 | 10:15 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| C42173+W10815 | 8:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h28 | 10:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10815+C42173 · C42689 · C42700 | 8:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h58 | 11:10 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W10815+W34676 · C42257 | 8:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h33 | 11:45 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W34615+C38060 | 8:20 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h20 | 11:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34615+W10818 | 8:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h13 | 11:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10818+W34615 · C48910 · C42701 | 8:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h46 | 12:13 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W34615+W10821 | 8:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h58 | 11:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34615+C38096 | 8:50 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h50 | 11:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34615+C38096 · C37243 | 8:50 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h50 | 11:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W34615+W10824 | 8:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h43 | 11:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C42187 · W34983+W10824 | 8:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h53 | 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W10824+W34615 · C48910 · C42701 | 8:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h16 | 12:13 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W34615+W10827 | 9:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h28 | 11:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C42187 · W34983+W10827 | 9:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h38 | 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W10827+W34615 · C48910 · C42701 | 9:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h01 | 12:13 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| C42175+C38131 | 9:20 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h20 | 12:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C42175+W10830 | 9:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h13 | 12:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10830+C42175 · C48912 · C42702 | 9:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h43 | 1:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| C42175+W10833 | 9:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h58 | 12:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C42175+C38165 | 9:50 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h50 | 12:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| C42175+C38165 · C37264 | 9:50 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h50 | 12:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C42203 · C42702+W10836 | 9:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h13 | 1:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C42175+W10836 | 9:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h43 | 12:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W10836+C42175 · C48912 · C42702 | 9:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h13 | 1:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| C42175+W10839 | 10:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h28 | 12:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34687 · C42260+W10839 | 10:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h37 | 1:49 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W10839+C42175 · C48912 · C42702 | 10:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h58 | 1:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €59 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:12, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 115 miles (186 km) distance in 2h 4m.
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 €7
Distance 115 miles (186 km) |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €59 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 7:12 AM |
Last train 9:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €7
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from €7. 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 Great Western Railway Duration
2h 4m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
€59
Great Western Railway frequency
12 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 Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Cardiff Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €59, while the average price is around €100.
The train from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) takes 2h 4m and runs 18 per day.
The distance by train from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is 115 miles (186 km).
The first train from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 7:12 AM.
The last train from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 9:20 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
There is no direct train service currently available from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is by bus, with a cost of around €7.
The train journey from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cardiff Central offers a blend of urban and countryside views, with scenic glimpses of the English and Welsh landscapes, including rolling hills and the River Severn crossing.
A day trip from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cardiff Central is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 4m. The distance is 115 miles (186 km). There are 11 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
Since neither Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) nor Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Cardiff Central (CDF) include Swansea, London, Newport, Bridgend, Swindon.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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.
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Popular train stations from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Most Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains use the Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Cardiff Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) and Cardiff Central (CDF) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Cardiff
Heathrow Terminal 5Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station, Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 2GA
City-centre transport
Getting to Heathrow Terminal 5 from London city centre
Heathrow Terminal 5 is 25 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainElizabeth, London Paddington - Heathrow Terminal 5 · 30m · €35
Elizabeth, London Paddington - Heathrow Terminal 5 · 30m · €35
BusUk061 · 1h 5m · €3 · every ~1 min
035, 025, 030, 032, A40 · 1h 10m · €5 · every ~12 min
025, 030, 032, 035, A40 · 1h 10m · €5 · every ~12 min
N9 · 1h 24m · €2 · every ~4 min
SubwayPiccadilly · 53m · €23 · every ~27 min
Heathrow Terminal 5 train station facilities and services
Heathrow Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminal 5.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminal 5: 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
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