Luggage
You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
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Cardiff to Heathrow Airport: Coach transfers, bus timetables & cheap tickets
From £20.50 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Coach from Cardiff to Heathrow Airport
Our coaches from Cardiff to Heathrow run up to 16 times a day, departing from Cardiff Sophia Gardens and serving all Heathrow Airport (LHR) terminals. One-way fares start from just £20.50*, and the fastest coach from Cardiff to Heathrow airport gets you there in 2 hours 50 minutes. Comfortable seats, plenty of legroom and free Wi-Fi come as standard on every bus from Cardiff to Heathrow.
Coach from Cardiff to Heathrow Airport
Our coaches from Cardiff to Heathrow run up to 16 times a day, departing from Cardiff Sophia Gardens and serving all Heathrow Airport (LHR) terminals. One-way fares start from just £20.50*, and the fastest coach from Cardiff to Heathrow airport gets you there in 2 hours 50 minutes. Comfortable seats, plenty of legroom and free Wi-Fi come as standard on every bus from Cardiff to Heathrow.
Taking the coach from Cardiff to London Heathrow means no airport parking charges, no battling M4 traffic and no expensive rail fares. Compared to driving or catching the train, the Cardiff to Heathrow bus is a fraction of the cost.
Travelling as a family or group? Each passenger can bring one large suitcase (or two medium cases) plus one soft hand luggage item, with room for everyone to sit back and relax on board.
Need to catch an early flight? The 01:40 departure from Cardiff gets you to Heathrow Central Bus Station by 04:30, giving you plenty of time to check in for morning departures. With services running from the early hours right through to late evening, there's a bus from Cardiff to London Heathrow to suit almost any flight schedule.
Cardiff to Heathrow journey information | |
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Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 50 mins |
Cheapest price | From £20.50 * |
Distance (approx) | 220km |
No. of stops | 2 (other services may use further stops) |
First & last journey daily | 1:40am/23:40pm |
Our Cardiff to Heathrow services and stops
We operate two services on the Cardiff Heathrow route, giving you up to 16 daily departures to choose from.
201 coach towards Gatwick
Our 201 service travels up to 9 times a day and calls at the following stops:
Cardiff Sophia Gardens
Cardiff Gate Service Area
Newport (S.Wales) Kingsway
Bristol Bus & Coach Station
Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
202 coach towards Heathrow
Our 202 service travels up to 7 times a day and calls at the following stops:
Cardiff Sophia Gardens
Newport (S.Wales) Kingsway
Bristol Bus & Coach Station
Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
Heathrow Airport (Terminal 4)
Cardiff to Heathrow route map
Return route
Other routes to Heathrow airport
Inter-airport routes
Departing from Cardiff
Cardiff Coach Station sits just a 15-minute stroll through the city centre from Cardiff Rail Station, with a handy taxi rank right outside for those with luggage.
The station is surrounded by city centre shops, cafés and attractions - perfect for grabbing a pre-journey snack or last-minute travel essentials.
Take a look at our Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) facilities and information page.
Travelling to Heathrow Terminal 2, 3, 4 or 5?
Our services cover Cardiff to Heathrow Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. For Terminals 2 and 3, alight at Heathrow Central Bus Station. Terminal 5 is served by both the 201 and 202 routes, while Terminal 4 is served by the 202.
For more frequent coach services, search for Heathrow Airport London (Terminals 2, 3) in the blue Journey Planner above, then use the free transfer between terminals - quick, easy and zero extra cost.
Arriving at Heathrow Airport
We recommend arriving at the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.
Buses from Cardiff to Heathrow airport run throughout the day and night, getting you there with time to spare. Once at Heathrow, you'll find cafes, shops, restaurants, rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines near the stop.
Arrival and departure information:
Terminal 2 & 3: Coaches arrive and depart from the Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Terminal 4: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 4.
Terminal 5: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 5.
Frequently asked questions
A one-way journey from Cardiff to Heathrow is available from £20.50.
Yes - book through My Account to save £1.50 on booking fees per ticket.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
Each passenger can bring one large suitcase (or two medium cases) plus one soft hand luggage item.
All our coaches come with comfortable seats, plenty of legroom and free Wi-Fi.
Coaches depart from Cardiff Sophia Gardens (Cardiff Coach Station), a 15-minute walk from Cardiff Rail Station with a taxi rank right outside.
Our Cardiff to Heathrow airport bus services stop at Heathrow Central Bus Station (for Terminals 2 and 3), Terminal 4 and Terminal 5 - so you can book directly to your departure terminal.
The first coach leaves from Cardiff Coach Station at 01:40am, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 04:30am.
The last coach leaves from Cardiff Coach Station at 23:40pm, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 03:00am.
Our fastest coach journeys from Cardiff to Heathrow take 2 hours 50 minutes.
Our coach services from Cardiff to Heathrow run independently of the rail network, so they are unaffected by train strikes or rail disruptions. If your usual route to the airport is disrupted, the coach from Cardiff to Heathrow airport is a reliable way to get you to your flight on time.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. Price includes a £1.50 booking fee. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app. Fares correct 18.05.2026 for travel between 18.05.2026 - 13.09.2026.
