How far is Heathrow from Cardiff?

The distance between the two cities is 118 miles (190 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Heathrow to Cardiff leave from London Heathrow Airport and arrive at Sophia Gardens. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cardiff?

Once in Cardiff, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Museum Cardiff, Caerphilly Castle, Techniquest, Cardiff International White Water and Senedd - National Assembly Building.

Bus Heathrow to Cardiff from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Heathrow to Cardiff on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 55m	4:35pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 30m	10:20pm	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	Fastest
Bus	12:40pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 50m	4:30pm	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 50m	6:35pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 50m	4:30pm	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Cardiff on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 20m	2:05am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 30m	10:20pm	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 30m	4:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 20m	4:05am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 30m	4:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Cardiff on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 20m	2:05am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 30m	10:20pm	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 30m	4:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 20m	4:05am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 30m	4:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Cardiff on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 20m	4:05am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 30m	10:20pm	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 30m	4:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 40m	12:30pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 30m	4:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Cardiff on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 20m	4:05am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	7:50pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 30m	10:20pm	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 30m	4:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 40m	12:30pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 30m	4:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Heathrow to Cardiff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, 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$11 - $138	Average Duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$44 - $44	Average Duration3h 41m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $31	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 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.

October 24, 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.

July 30, 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.

September 28, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

May 26, 2025

Very safe! Reliable and prompt. Thanks!

William S.

August 7, 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Heathrow and Cardiff?

Stops in Heathrow

A - London Heathrow Airport

B - Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central

C - Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4

D - Comfort Hotel

E - EasyHotel

F - Novotel Hotel

Stops in Cardiff

A - Sophia Gardens

B - Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)

C - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

D - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Heathrow to Cardiff by bus

How far is Heathrow from Cardiff?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Heathrow to Cardiff?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cardiff?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$31

11/17

$22

Today

$19

11/19

$19

11/20

$17

11/21

$16

11/22

$15

11/23

$17

The cheapest trip from Heathrow to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $15

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 $15 to $81 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 $15 which is on 2025-11-22.

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.