What's the distance between Heathrow and Cardiff by coach?

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

How can I get from Heathrow to Cardiff without driving?

You can reach Cardiff from Heathrow by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Heathrow to Cardiff from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Heathrow to Cardiff on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:45	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 20m	04:05	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	19:50	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 30m	22:20	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 30m	04:00	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	08:50	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 40m	12:30	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 30m	04:00	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from Heathrow to Cardiff on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:45	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 20m	04:05	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	19:50	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 30m	22:20	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 30m	04:00	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	08:50	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 40m	12:30	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 30m	04:00	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from Heathrow to Cardiff on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:45	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 20m	04:05	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	19:50	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 30m	22:20	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 30m	04:00	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	08:50	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 40m	12:30	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 30m	04:00	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures from Heathrow to Cardiff on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:45	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 20m	04:05	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:50	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 40m	12:30	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	10:35	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 40m	14:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	11:40	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 50m	15:30	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	12:40	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 55m	16:35	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Heathrow to Cardiff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 30mAverage duration

117 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£9 - £108	Average duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£35 - £35	Average duration3h 41m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £25	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Heathrow and Cardiff?

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

Stops in Cardiff

A
Sophia Gardens
2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
Visit page
B
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10
C
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK
Visit page
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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Passengers have shared positive feedback about the service, highlighting clean and comfortable buses with friendly and professional drivers. The journeys were generally timely and well-organized, making for a pleasant travel experience. However, there were occasional issues such as late departures from Heathrow or discomfort due to seating arrangements near unclean areas on the bus.

National Express Heathrow Cardiff recent customer reviews

It was comfortable, warm and on time. A great trip and well worth the money. A very good driver as well

Paul E.

24 October 2025

A bit of chaos after the driver reversed into another bus at Heathrow but in all fairness to him organized another bus and got us on our way, thanks.

Paul P.

30 July 2025

The bus left Heathrow about 30 minutes late, but once we were moving it was a smooth, comfortable ride straight to Cardiff

John F.

28 September 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the ample space available on the bus and praising the friendly and helpful driver. Additionally, they appreciated the service's reliability and punctuality, making their travel experience both safe and enjoyable.

Flixbus Heathrow Cardiff recent customer reviews

The seat I had was taken, but it didn't really matter, there was tons of space. The driver was very friendly and helpful.

Luke G.

26 May 2025

Very safe! Reliable and prompt. Thanks!

William S.

7 August 2025

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Heathrow to Cardiff

What's the distance between Heathrow and Cardiff by coach?
The journey from Heathrow to Cardiff by coach covers an approximate distance of 118 miles (190 km).
How can I get from Heathrow to Cardiff without driving?
You can reach Cardiff from Heathrow by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

18/11

£15

19/11

£16

Today

£14

21/11

£17

22/11

£12

23/11

£13

24/11

£14

25/11

£12

The cheapest trip from Heathrow to Cardiff 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 Heathrow to Cardiff as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £12 to £63 for a bus ticket from Heathrow to Cardiff 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.