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Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Great Western Railway
C85598
10:55AM2h40
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
01:35PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$981One-way
2 transfers
Cheapest
Great Western Railway
C85513
09:50AM2h48
Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
12:38PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$981One-way
2 transfers
Cheapest
Great Western Railway
C85476
09:15AM2h56
Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
12:11PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$981One-way
2 transfers
Cheapest
Great Western Railway
C85719
12:25PM2h51
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
03:16PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$981One-way
2 transfers
Cheapest
Great Western Railway
C85556
10:20AM2h57
Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
01:17PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$981One-way
2 transfers

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Great Western Railway
C85436
08:51AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h45 11:36AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85452
09:00AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h36 11:36AM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21412
09:12AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h24 11:36AM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85476
09:15AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h56 12:11PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85476
09:15AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h56 12:11PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21412
09:17AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h19 11:36AM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85851
09:20AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h51 12:11PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85851
09:25AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h46 12:11PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C21415
09:27AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h44 12:11PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21415
09:32AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h39 12:11PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85087
09:45AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h53 12:38PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85513
09:50AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h48 12:38PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85513
09:55AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h43 12:38PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85112
10:00AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h38 12:38PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21424
10:12AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h26 12:38PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85132
10:15AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)3h02 01:17PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C21424
10:17AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h21 12:38PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85556
10:20AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h57 01:17PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85556
10:25AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h52 01:17PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C21427
10:27AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h50 01:17PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21427
10:32AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h45 01:17PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85176
10:45AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h50 01:35PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85598
10:50AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h45 01:35PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85598
10:55AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h40 01:35PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85202
11:00AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h35 01:35PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21436
11:12AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h23 01:35PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85221
11:15AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h51 02:06PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85221
11:15AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h51 02:06PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C21436
11:17AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h18 01:35PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85638
11:20AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h46 02:06PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85638
11:25AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h41 02:06PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C21439
11:27AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h39 02:06PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21439
11:32AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h34 02:06PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85266
11:45AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h52 02:37PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85677
11:50AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h47 02:37PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85677
11:55AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h42 02:37PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85294
12:00PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h37 02:37PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21448
12:12PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h25 02:37PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85313
12:15PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)3h01 03:16PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85313
12:15PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)3h01 03:16PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C21448
12:17PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h20 02:37PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85719
12:20PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h56 03:16PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85719
12:25PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h51 03:16PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C21451
12:27PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h49 03:16PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21451
12:32PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h44 03:16PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85358
12:45PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h50 03:35PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85756
12:50PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h45 03:35PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85756
12:55PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h40 03:35PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85382
01:00PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h35 03:35PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21460
01:12PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h23 03:35PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85399
01:15PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h52 04:07PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85399
01:15PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h52 04:07PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C21460
01:17PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h18 03:35PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85791
01:20PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h47 04:07PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85791
01:25PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h42 04:07PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C21463
01:27PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h40 04:07PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21463
01:32PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h35 04:07PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85439
01:45PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h51 04:36PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85826
01:50PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h46 04:36PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85826
01:55PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h41 04:36PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85464
02:00PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h36 04:36PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21472
02:12PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h24 04:36PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85479
02:15PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h54 05:09PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85479
02:15PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h54 05:09PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21472
02:17PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h19 04:36PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85861
02:20PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h49 05:09PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85861
02:25PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h44 05:09PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C21475
02:27PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h42 05:09PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21475
02:32PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h37 05:09PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85097
02:45PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h52 05:37PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85524
02:50PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h47 05:37PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85524
02:55PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h42 05:37PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85124
03:00PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h37 05:37PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21484
03:12PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h25 05:37PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21484
03:17PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h20 05:37PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85178
03:30PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h33 06:03PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21490
03:42PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h21 06:03PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21490
03:47PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h16 06:03PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85625
03:50PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h47 06:37PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C21493
03:57PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h40 06:37PM Cardiff Central (CDF)3 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85239
04:00PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h37 06:37PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85239
04:00PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h37 06:37PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85239
04:06PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h31 06:37PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C21496
04:12PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h25 06:37PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85276
04:15PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h56 07:11PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85276
04:15PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h56 07:11PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21496
04:17PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h20 06:37PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85679
04:20PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h51 07:11PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85679
04:25PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h46 07:11PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85315
04:30PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h41 07:11PM Cardiff Central (CDF)3 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85385
05:00PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h38 07:38PM Cardiff Central (CDF)3 transfers
Great Western Railway
C21508
05:12PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h26 07:38PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85417
05:15PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h58 08:13PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85417
05:15PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h58 08:13PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21508
05:17PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h21 07:38PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85801
05:20PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h53 08:13PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85801
05:25PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h48 08:13PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85449
05:30PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h43 08:13PM Cardiff Central (CDF)3 transfers
Great Western Railway
C21514
05:42PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h31 08:13PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85481
05:45PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h55 08:40PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C21514
05:47PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h26 08:13PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C85855
05:50PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h50 08:40PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85855
05:55PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h45 08:40PM Cardiff Central (CDF)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
C85084
06:00PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)2h40 08:40PM Cardiff Central (CDF)3 transfers
Great Western Railway
C21520
06:12PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h28 08:40PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21520
06:17PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h23 08:40PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21526
06:42PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)2h19 09:01PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21526
06:47PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)2h14 09:01PM Cardiff Central (CDF)1 transfer

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Fastest train times from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for Oct 16

Fastest Journey

2 h 14 m

Average

2 h 40 m

Trains per day

108

Distance

189 km

It's difficult to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff without transferring at least once.

Fastest
Great Western Railway
C21526
06:47PM2h14
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
09:01PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$1311One-way
1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21490
03:47PM2h16
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
06:03PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$1631One-way
1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21460
01:17PM2h18
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
03:35PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$1311One-way
1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21436
11:17AM2h18
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
01:35PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$1311One-way
1 transfer
Great Western Railway
C21412
09:17AM2h19
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
11:36AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$1631One-way
1 transfer

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Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff

distanceDistance117 miles (188 km)
durationAverage train duration2 h 16 min
priceAverage train ticket price$90 (€77)
frequencyTrain frequency15 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain companiesGreat Western Rail or Heathrow Express

Trains from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff cover the 117 miles (188 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 16 min with our travel partners like Great Western Rail or Heathrow Express. Normally, there are 15 trains operating per day. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $90 (€77), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $60 (€51).

Train companies: Great Western Rail and Heathrow Express from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff trains

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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.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff train information with Great Western Rail:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 30 min
  • Cheapest Price: $50

FAQs: Trains from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff

FAQs: Travel by train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff 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 (LHR) to Cardiff.
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Cheap train tickets from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff can start from as little as $60 (€51) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff is $90 (€77); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff is 2 h 16 min   to travel the 117 mile (188 km) long route, with around there are 15 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff leaves at 5: 06 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff leaves at 9: 25 PM.
There are 15 trains a day from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or Heathrow Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff, you can count on Great Western Rail or Heathrow Express for the best way to get you to Cardiff. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to Cardiff from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 25 PM.
A trip to Cardiff from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 16 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff is November.
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