Cardiff to Heathrow Airport: Coach transfers, bus timetables & cheap tickets
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Coach from Cardiff to Heathrow Airport
Our coaches from Cardiff to Heathrow run up to 16 times a day, departing from Cardiff Sophia Gardens and serving all Heathrow Airport (LHR) terminals. One-way fares start from just £14.10*, and the fastest coach from Cardiff to Heathrow airport gets you there in 2 hours 50 minutes. Comfortable seats, plenty of legroom and free Wi-Fi come as standard on every bus from Cardiff to Heathrow.
Taking the coach from Cardiff to London Heathrow means no airport parking charges, no battling M4 traffic and no expensive rail fares. Compared to driving or catching the train, the Cardiff to Heathrow bus is a fraction of the cost.
Travelling as a family or group? Each passenger can bring one large suitcase (or two medium cases) plus one soft hand luggage item, with room for everyone to sit back and relax on board.
Need to catch an early flight? The 01:40 departure from Cardiff gets you to Heathrow Central Bus Station by 04:30, giving you plenty of time to check in for morning departures. With services running from the early hours right through to late evening, there's a bus from Cardiff to London Heathrow to suit almost any flight schedule.
Our Cardiff to Heathrow services and stops
We operate two services on the Cardiff Heathrow route, giving you up to 16 daily departures to choose from.
Cardiff to Heathrow route map
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 Heathrow Terminal 2, 3, 4 or 5?
Our services cover Cardiff to Heathrow Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. For Terminals 2 and 3, alight at Heathrow Central Bus Station. Terminal 5 is served by both the 201 and 202 routes, while Terminal 4 is served by the 202.
For more frequent coach services, search for Heathrow Airport London (Terminals 2, 3) in the blue Journey Planner above, then use the free transfer between terminals - quick, easy and zero extra cost.
Arriving at Heathrow Airport
We recommend arriving at the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.
Buses from Cardiff to Heathrow airport run throughout the day and night, getting you there with time to spare. Once at Heathrow, you'll find cafes, shops, restaurants, rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines near the stop.
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.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. Price includes a £1.50 booking fee. 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 13.07.2026 for travel between 13.07.2026 - 09.11.2026.