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Heathrow Airport to Cardiff
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Coach from Heathrow Airport to Cardiff
Our coaches travel from Heathrow Airport (terminals and coach station) to Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) up to 14 times a day on the 201 and 202 routes, from £19 one-way*.
With reliable services, low fares, and stylish coaches, it's a great time to travel onboard our coaches.
| Heathrow to Cardiff journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 50 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £19 * |
| Distance (approx) | 222km |
| No. of stops | 2 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 0:30am/22:30pm (from Heathrow Terminal 2) |
Our Heathrow to Cardiff services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 201 service travels up to 9 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport London Terminal 4
- Heathrow Airport London Terminal 2
- Bristol Bus & Coach Station
- Newport
- Cardiff Gate
- Cardiff Coach Station (Sophia Gardens)
Our 202 service travels up to 7 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport London Terminal 4
- Heathrow Airport London Terminal 5
- Heathrow Airport London Terminal 2
- Bristol Bus & Coach Station
- Newport
- Cardiff Coach Station
Heathrow to Cardiff route map
Return route
Routes to Cardiff
Departing from Heathrow Airport
Facilities near to the stop include: a wide assortment of cafes, shops and restaurants, as well as rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines.
Arrival and Departure information:
Arriving in Cardiff
Cardiff Coach Station, at Sophia Gardens, is located next to a sprawling shopping centre, which is home to many high street favourites and independent stores.
For travelling further afield, Cardiff Rail Station is just a 15-minute stroll through the city centre, and is also served by a dedicated taxi rank. The station is close to all city centre amenities, so there are no shortage of shops and sights to pass the time.
Read our Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) facilities and information page to find out more.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Heathrow Terminal 2 at 0.30am, arriving at Cardiff Coach Station at 4.00am.
The last coach departs from Heathrow Terminal 2 at 22.30pm, terminating at Cardiff Coach Station at 2.00am.
A one-way journey from Heathrow to Cardiff is available from £19 *.
Our fastest coach journeys from Heathrow to Cardiff take 2 hrs 50 mins.
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.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 18.06.2025 for travel between 18.06.2025 - 15.10.2025.
