The cheapest and fastest buses from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€36
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Buses per day
70
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap bus 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 €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 70 buses that leave Cardiff for London Heathrow Airport on Thu, Nov 20, 57 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 20 the direct buses cover the 189 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Thu, Nov 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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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: 189 km
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €84 Average price |
3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport buses for today, Wednesday, November 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h50 | 8:35 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h30 | 8:15 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 | 5:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h25 | 8:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 | 5:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h00 | 8:25 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 6:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h00 | 10:25 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 6:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h40 | 10:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 6:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h15 | 10:40 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h50 | 10:35 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h30 | 10:15 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 | 7:20 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h25 | 10:45 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 · NX230 | 7:20 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h50 | 11:10 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX201 | 7:20 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h00 | 10:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 8:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h55 | 12:25 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 8:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h35 | 12:05 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 · NX230 | 8:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h40 | 1:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h50 | 12:35 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h30 | 12:15 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 | 9:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2h50 | 12:15 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 | 9:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h15 | 12:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h30 | 2:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 10:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h45 | 2:25 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 10:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h25 | 2:05 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h50 | 2:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 · NX240 | 11:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h20 | 4:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX201 | 11:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h15 | 2:55 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 | 11:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2h50 | 2:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 12:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h05 | 4:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 12:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h50 | 4:25 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 12:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h30 | 4:05 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h35 | 4:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h55 | 4:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 | 2:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h15 | 5:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 | 2:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2h55 | 5:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h40 | 6:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h00 | 6:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 2:55 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h00 | 6:55 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 2:55 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h30 | 7:25 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 2:55 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h15 | 7:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 | 4:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h55 | 8:25 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 · NXN40 | 4:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 7h55 | 12:25 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX201 | 4:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h35 | 8:05 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h05 | 8:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h45 | 8:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX216 · NX200 | 6:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h05 | 10:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX216 · NX200 | On time 6:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h50 | 9:55 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h30 | 4:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NXA40 | 11:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h25 | 4:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX201 | 11:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h20 | 3:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 | 11:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h40 | 3:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h40 | 4:25 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h20 | 4:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 | 1:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2h50 | 4:30 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 · NXN40 | 1:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h45 | 5:25 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX201 | 1:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h15 | 4:55 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 2:35 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h55 | 6:30 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 2:35 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h25 | 6:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 2:35 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h40 | 6:15 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h20 | 6:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h40 | 6:25 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 | 3:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 2h50 | 6:15 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX201 | 3:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h15 | 6:40 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h30 | 7:15 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 3h50 | 7:35 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 4:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h10 | 8:40 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 4:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h55 | 8:25 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX202 | 4:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 3h30 | 8:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport
Buses from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport run on average 64 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
There are 48 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 189 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 189 km |
Average bus duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 64 |
Direct buses 48 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 01:45 |
Last bus 22:35 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Cardiff to London Heathrow AirportYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as €13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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