How much does a bus ticket from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport cost?

The bus ticket price from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport starts at $16. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport?

The average travel time between Cardiff and London Heathrow Airport is around , although the fastest bus will take about 1h 40m.This is the time it takes to travel the 190 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Cardiff and London Heathrow Airport?

The number of buses from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 74 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport?

When taking the bus from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport?

Buses travelling between Cardiff and London Heathrow Airport leave from Cardiff Central or Sophia Gardens and arrive at Heathrow Airport (LHR) Terminals 2&3, Thistle London Heathrow T5, Hilton Garden Inn.

Bus Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cardiff to Heathrow on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:30pm	Sophia Gardens	3h 35m	8:05pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	Cheapest
2:50pm	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	2h 40m	5:30pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	Fastest
2:35pm	Sophia Gardens	2h 55m	5:30pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
2:50pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	3h 40m	6:30pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
2:35pm	Sophia Gardens	2h 55m	5:30pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Heathrow on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:25am	Sophia Gardens	2h 50m	6:15am	Heathrow T2 & T3	Cheapest
1:55am	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	2h 35m	4:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	Fastest
1:40am	Sophia Gardens	2h 50m	4:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
12:45am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	3h 20m	4:05am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
1:40am	Sophia Gardens	2h 50m	4:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Heathrow on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:45am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	3h 30m	8:15am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Cheapest
1:55am	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	2h 35m	4:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	Fastest
1:40am	Sophia Gardens	2h 50m	4:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
12:45am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	3h 20m	4:05am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
1:40am	Sophia Gardens	2h 50m	4:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Heathrow on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:45am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	3h 30m	8:15am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Cheapest
1:55am	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	2h 35m	4:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	Fastest
1:40am	Sophia Gardens	2h 50m	4:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
12:45am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	3h 20m	4:05am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
1:40am	Sophia Gardens	2h 50m	4:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Heathrow on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:45am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	3h 30m	8:15am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Cheapest
1:55am	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	2h 35m	4:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	Fastest
1:40am	Sophia Gardens	2h 50m	4:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
12:45am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	3h 20m	4:05am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
1:40am	Sophia Gardens	2h 50m	4:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Heathrow on November 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:40am	Sophia Gardens	2h 40m	6:20am	Heathrow T2 & T3	Cheapest
2:05am	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	2h 25m	4:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	Fastest
1:50am	Sophia Gardens	2h 40m	4:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
12:45am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	3h 20m	4:05am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
1:50am	Sophia Gardens	2h 40m	4:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Heathrow on December 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:00pm	Cardiff	2h 20m	6:20pm	Heathrow	CheapestFastest
1:40am	Sophia Gardens	2h 50m	4:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
12:45am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	3h 20m	4:05am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
1:40am	Sophia Gardens	2h 50m	4:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
2:45am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	3h 20m	6:05am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:50 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London Heathrow Airport. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

189 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $199	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $45	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stations and stops in Cardiff and London Heathrow Airport?

Stops in Cardiff

A
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK
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B
Sophia Gardens
2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
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C
Cardiff Central
Cardiff Central, UK
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D
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10
E
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK
F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK

Stops in Heathrow

A
Heathrow Airport (LHR) Terminals 2&3
Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station - Terminal 2, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW6 1DJ
B
Hilton Garden Inn
Eastern Perimeter Road (Valid any Departure) , Feltham TW6
C
Premier Inn, Heathrow Bath Rd
Bath Road, Hayes UB3
D
Marriott Hotel
120 Bath Road (Valid any Departure), Hayes TW6 5BP
E
Sheraton Heathrow Hotel
Colnbrook By-pass, Valid any Departure, West Drayton UB7
F
Thistle London Heathrow T5
416 Bath Road (Valid any Departure), West Drayton UB7

Official partners

National Express

4/529,730 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Passengers frequently commend the professionalism and efficiency of drivers, as well as the cleanliness and comfort of buses. Many appreciate timely arrivals at destinations like Heathrow Airport. However, some users mention occasional delays or issues with terminal drop-offs not matching their requests. Overall, National Express is praised for its reliable service despite minor inconveniences reported by a few travelers.

National Express Cardiff Heathrow recent customer reviews

Staff were nice. Journey was slow and bus was cold, especially the emergency exit row where we first sat. Arrived 30 mins late, which isn’t great for the airport

Dewi P.

December 28, 2024

Coach came a few minutes late. Changed drivers . Although late arriving at Heathrow. Ran smoothly.

Wayne S.

November 10, 2024

Travelled on probably the hottest day of the week and it was absolutely boiling on the bus. Couldn’t feel any air conditioning coming through. Very uncomfortable journey.

Matt H.

August 17, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,424 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11424 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $25

Flixbus Cardiff Heathrow recent customer reviews

The journey was super easy with convenient pick up location and really good connection at Heathrow to the airport terminal. It would be nice to have the stops called a little louder as we couldn’t hear at the back of the bus.

Andrej F.

August 9, 2025

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Customers generally express satisfaction with the service, highlighting polite and professional drivers, clean buses, and comfortable rides that arrive on time. However, some users found it complicated to order tickets online and noted unexpected stops during their journey despite advertisements suggesting direct routes.

Megabus Cardiff Heathrow recent customer reviews

Was good. A lot more stops than I had understood. I was concerned about arriving at central but then the terminal was only a lift and short walk away.

Enfys J.

January 24, 2024

My experience was not nice.The driver was not kind and helpful.The toilet was not flushing after use.No charging point.Not well made announcement.

Olushola S.

December 10, 2023

Andy the driver is a amazing person and very professional. Andy dealt with some of the weird passengers with lots of patience.

Pradeep K.

July 21, 2023

BlaBlaCar

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Heathrow by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport cost?
The bus ticket price from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport starts at $16. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport?
The average travel time between Cardiff and London Heathrow Airport is around , although the fastest bus will take about 1h 40m.This is the time it takes to travel the 190 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Cardiff and London Heathrow Airport?
The number of buses from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 74 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport?
When taking the bus from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cardiff to London Heathrow Airport?
Buses travelling between Cardiff and London Heathrow Airport leave from Cardiff Central or Sophia Gardens and arrive at Heathrow Airport (LHR) Terminals 2&3, Thistle London Heathrow T5, Hilton Garden Inn.