How far is Heathrow from Cardiff by coach?

The journey from Cardiff to Heathrow by coach covers an approximate distance of 118 miles (190 km).

What is the best way to go from Cardiff to Heathrow without a car?

You can reach Heathrow from Cardiff by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Cardiff to Heathrow from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cardiff to Heathrow on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:50	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	3h 40m	18:30	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:55	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	2h 35m	14:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	Fastest
Bus	12:35	Sophia Gardens	3h 30m	16:05	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	12:45	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	3h 35m	16:20	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:35	Sophia Gardens	3h 30m	16:05	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures from Cardiff to Heathrow on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:40	Sophia Gardens	2h 40m	06:20	Heathrow T2 & T3	Cheapest
Bus	02:05	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	2h 25m	04:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Sophia Gardens	2h 40m	04:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	01:50	Sophia Gardens	2h 40m	04:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	01:50	Sophia Gardens	2h 40m	04:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures from Cardiff to Heathrow on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:45	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	3h 30m	07:15	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:55	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	2h 35m	04:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	Fastest
Bus	01:40	Sophia Gardens	2h 50m	04:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	00:45	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	3h 20m	04:05	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:40	Sophia Gardens	2h 50m	04:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cardiff to Heathrow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Heathrow. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage duration

117 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£9 - £108	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£181 - £181	Average duration3h 21m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £24	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Heathrow?

Stops in Cardiff

A
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK
Visit page
B
Sophia Gardens
2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
Visit page
C
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10
D
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK
E
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK
F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK

Stops in Heathrow

A
London Heathrow Airport
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B
Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central
708 Bath Road, Hounslow TW5 9TW
C
Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4
Shepiston Lane (Valid any Departure), Hayes UB3
D
Comfort Hotel
Arlington Court, Mercure London Heathrow Hotel: Valid any Departure , Hayes UB3
E
EasyHotel
2 Bletchmore Close, Hayes UB3
F
Novotel Hotel
Holloway Lane, Valid any Departure, West Drayton UB7

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 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.

28 December 2024

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

Wayne S.

10 November 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.

17 August 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,389 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11389 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £14

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.

9 August 2025

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cardiff to Heathrow

How far is Heathrow from Cardiff by coach?
The journey from Cardiff to Heathrow by coach covers an approximate distance of 118 miles (190 km).
What is the best way to go from Cardiff to Heathrow without a car?
You can reach Heathrow from Cardiff by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

19/11

£15

20/11

£19

Today

£19

22/11

£20

23/11

£14

24/11

£13

25/11

£12

26/11

£13

The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Heathrow was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Heathrow as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £12 to £63 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Heathrow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.