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20% off with Cardiff University

Save on airport coach travel as an international student

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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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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
  • Travel from 1 September to 1 November 2022
  • 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!

Terms & conditions

  1. Only valid for travel from Heathrow, Gatwick or Bristol Airport to Cardiff Coach Station.
  2. Only valid for travel between 1 September and 1 November 2022.
  3. Only valid for students arriving in the UK who will be starting a course at Cardiff University.
  4. Must book a minimum of 3 days prior to travelling.
  5. Tickets are valid on Standard and Fully Flexible fare types only.
  6. 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 2x 20kg suitcases and one item of hand luggage.
  7. Read the full National Express terms and conditions here.
  8. All tickets are issued and all passengers are carried subject to National Express' General Conditions of Carriage.

Why choose us?

We're the UK's largest operator of scheduled coach services, so book today and enjoy...

  • a guaranteed seat
  • plenty of legroom
  • adjustable air-conditioning
  • a generous luggage allowance
  • free Wi-Fi and more!

Luggage

You can take two 20kg suitcases and one item of hand luggage per adult on our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.

View our luggage policy 

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