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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Get up to 20% off with Cardiff University
Save on airport coach travel as an international student
Great value airport travel to Cardiff
It’s never been easier to get from the airport terminal to Cardiff, whether you’re travelling to your accommodation or heading to university.
When booking with us you can...
Board your coach at Heathrow, Gatwick or Bristol Airport and travel directly to Cardiff Coach Station or Cardiff University
Travel from 30 August 2026 - 25 October 2026
Receive up to 20% off your journey from Monday to Thursday and 10% off Friday to Sunday.
How to claim your discount
Book your journey by selecting your airport, choosing Bristol city centre or the University of the West of England (UWE) as your destination in the Journey Planner at the top of this page
Enter your travel date
You must be registered and logged in to 'My Account' to redeem the discount.
Enter code: CARDIFFAPT1020 in the 'Voucher Code' box at checkout.
Take frequent, reliable services
Simply book your journey by choosing your airport, which terminal you are travelling from, and your travel date, via the Journey Planner on this page!
Only valid for travel from Heathrow, Gatwick or Bristol Airport to Cardiff Coach Station or Cardiff University.
Only valid for travel between 30 August 2026 - 25 October 2026.
Only valid for students arriving in the UK who will be starting a course at Cardiff University.
Must book a minimum of 3 days prior to travelling.
Tickets are valid on Standard and Fully Flexible fare types only.
Any extras such as luggage or seat reservations are not included in the discount. If required, you will need to add these to the booking and pay for them by card on the payment screen. The National Express luggage allowance is;
You may store luggage in the hold of the coach, free of charge, 1 large suitcase or rucksack each measuring no more than 75cmx50cmx32cm and weighing no more than 20 kg.
Subject to availability only - 2 medium suitcases may be carried each measuring no more than 70cm x 45cm x 30cm and weighing no more than 20kg, free of charge, instead of 1 large suitcase.
All tickets are issued and all passengers are carried subject to National Express' General Conditions of Carriage.
We pride ourselves on being the nation's number 1 coach company, but there’s all sorts of reasons to get the coach with us:
- Every booking guarantees a seat.
- You’ll have plenty of legroom.
- And adjustable air-conditioning.
- Pack your bags like a pro with our generous luggage allowance.
- Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi on most National Express services.
- Sign up to My Account and save on booking fees - Save £1.50 every time you book.
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