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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Showing times and prices for Jul 14
Cheapest price
$137
Average price
$167
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
189 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around $167 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $137.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) without transferring at least once.
P07706 · P06868+
P0823808:20AM2h47
Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)11:07AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$1371One-way
2 transfers
P07367 · P06885+P0823908:51AM2h49
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)11:40AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$1371One-way
2 transfers
P07367 · P06885+P0823908:45AM2h55
Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)11:40AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$1371One-way
2 transfers
Y17271+P07342 · P06878+P0823808:27AM2h40
Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)11:07AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$1371One-way
3 transfers
P07342 · P06878+P0823808:36AM2h31
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)11:07AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$1371One-way
2 transfers
Y17588+P0823808:47AM2h20
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)11:07AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$1571One-way
1 transfer
Y17315+P0823708:17AM2h20
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)10:37AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$2161One-way
1 transfer
Y17315+P0823708:12AM2h25
Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)10:37AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$2161One-way
1 transfer
P07342 · P06878+P0823808:36AM2h31
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)11:07AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$1371One-way
2 transfers
P07294 · P06858+P0823708:06AM2h31
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)10:37AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$1931One-way
2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €57.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $71 (€57) but you can travel from only $16 (€12) by bus.
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 $16 (€12)
Distance 116 miles (188 km) |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€57) |
Trains per day 29 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 07:09 |
Last train 21:25 |
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 $16 (€12)
Train providers: Great Western Rail and Heathrow Express from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains
You can travel by train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF) with Great Western Rail and Heathrow Express for as low as $54 (€43). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Train information from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF) with Great Western Rail:
- Average Duration: 2 h 30 min
- Cheapest Price: $54
FAQs: Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
FAQs: Travel by train from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF).
Cheap train tickets from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF) can start from as little as $46 (€37) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is $92 (€74); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time to Cardiff Central (CDF) from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is on average 2 h 19 min for the 117 mile (188 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Cardiff Central (CDF) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 4: 51 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 9: 25 PM.
There are 24 trains a day from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF) which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or Heathrow Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Great Western Rail or Heathrow Express. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Cardiff Central (CDF) to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 25 PM.
A trip to Cardiff Central (CDF) from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 19 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF) by train is October.
You have options as you can travel to Cardiff Central (CDF) from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 2 different ways: bus or train.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
London
Cardiff
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
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
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
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)
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