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
From £15.30 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 travel from Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) to Heathrow Airport (terminals and coach station) up to 16 times a day, from just £15.30 one-way*.
Our fastest journey will get you there in 2 hrs 50 minutes. With comfy seats, plenty of legroom and free WiFi, you can start your holiday before you even reach the airport – all while saving those precious pounds for your trip.
Coach from Cardiff to Heathrow Airport
Our coaches travel from Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) to Heathrow Airport (terminals and coach station) up to 16 times a day, from just £15.30 one-way*.
Our fastest journey will get you there in 2 hrs 50 minutes. With comfy seats, plenty of legroom and free WiFi, you can start your holiday before you even reach the airport – all while saving those precious pounds for your trip.
| Cardiff to Heathrow journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 50 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £15.30 * |
| 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
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:
- Cardiff Sophia Gardens
- Cardiff Gate Service Area
- Newport (S.Wales) Kingsway
- Bristol Bus & Coach Station
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
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
- Bath to Heathrow
- Birmingham to Heathrow
- Bournemouth to Heathrow
- Brighton to Heathrow
- Bristol to Heathrow
- Cambridge to Heathrow
- Cheltenham to Heathrow
- Leicester to Heathrow
- London to Heathrow
- Nottingham to Heathrow
- Southampton to Heathrow
- Swindon to Heathrow
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 Terminal 4 or 5?
For more frequent coach services, search for Heathrow Airport London (Terminals 2, 3) in the blue Journey Planner above. Then hop on the free Heathrow Express train between terminals – quick, easy and zero extra cost.
Arriving at Heathrow Airport
To ensure a smooth start to your travels, we recommend arriving at the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.
Our coaches from Cardiff's Sophia Gardens to Heathrow run up to 8 times a day, getting you there with plenty of time to spare. Once at Heathrow, you'll find everything you need to relax before your flight.
Facilities near the stop include: a fantastic range of cafes, shops and restaurants, plus comfortable rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines
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.
Book your coach travel from Cardiff to Heathrow today and enjoy a comfortable journey across England to the UK's busiest airport.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Cardiff Coach Station at 1.40am, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 4.30am.
The last coach leaves from Cardiff Coach Station at 23.40pm, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 3.00am.
A one-way journey from Cardiff to Heathrow is available from £15.30*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Cardiff to Heathrow 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 12.03.2025 for travel between 12.03.2025 - 07.07.2025.
