How to get from Heathrow to Cardiff
- 200 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
6h
1 transfer
Bus
€35
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Heathrow to Cardiff: bus. The two cities are about 200 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
200 km
Heathrow to Cardiff: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Heathrow → Bristol AirportbusRegional connection·4h 04m
- 2Bristol Airport → CardiffbusAirport shuttle bus·1h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 26
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Heathrow to Cardiff works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Heathrow to Bristol, about 4h 4m. Transfer in Bristol and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Cardiff (1h). In total it's roughly €35 over 6h, 1 transfer.
Heathrow to Cardiff: common questions
Is there a bus from Heathrow to Cardiff?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Cardiff from Heathrow?
About 200 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Heathrow to Cardiff?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Airport shuttle bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Cardiff?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Regional connection, Airport shuttle bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026