Heathrow Airport to Cardiff: Coach transfers, bus timetables & cheap tickets

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Coach from Heathrow Airport to Cardiff

Looking for cheap coach travel from Heathrow to Cardiff? We run up to 16 coaches a day from Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Coach Station (Sophia Gardens), with fares from £14.10 and a fastest journey time of just 2 hours 50 minutes. Whether you need a Heathrow to Cardiff bus for a morning connection or a late evening transfer, our routes 201 and 202 have you sorted. Use the Journey Planner above to find your journey.

Why choose National Express

🏆 The UK's No.1 choice: Trusted by millions of passengers every year, with thousands of Trustpilot reviews and an award-winning network connecting airports across the country

⚡ Unrivalled frequency and fast transfers: Up to 9 services a day on the 201 route, with departures from the early hours right through to late at night, and the fastest journey taking just 2 hours 50 minutes from Heathrow Central Bus Station

✅ More stops and less walking: Pick-up from multiple Heathrow terminals with stops across the route, meaning less dragging bags across the airport compared with reaching a train platform

⭐ Guaranteed comfort and onboard facilities: A guaranteed seat on every trip, a generous luggage allowance, free Wi-Fi, power sockets at every seat, air conditioning, and onboard toilets

💷 Great value for every traveller: Great-value fares with return ticket savings, 33% off for groups of 4 or more, and none of the airport car park charges

Heathrow to Cardiff journey information
Fastest journey time	2 hrs 50 mins
Cheapest price	From £14.10 *
Distance (approx)	222km
No. of stops	2 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily	0:30am/22:50pm (from Heathrow Terminal 2)

Our Heathrow to Cardiff services and stops

We operate two coach services on the Heathrow Cardiff route. Check the Heathrow to Cardiff bus timetable when booking to find the best departure for your plans.

201 coach towards Swansea

202 coach towards Swansea

Heathrow to Cardiff route map

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Departing from Heathrow Airport

Wondering how to get from Heathrow to Cardiff? Our coach is the only direct option from London airport to Cardiff - no train changes, no underground connections. We pick up from Heathrow Terminal 2, Terminal 4, and Terminal 5, so whichever terminal your flight arrives at, you can hop straight onto your bus from Heathrow Airport to Cardiff.

Facilities near your departure point include cafes, shops, restaurants, rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines, and ticket machines - everything you need before you set off.

Arrival and Departure information:

Arriving in Cardiff

Your coach from Heathrow to Cardiff drops you at Cardiff Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, centrally located in the Welsh capital. Cardiff Central Rail Station is just a 15-minute walk through the city centre, and a dedicated taxi rank is on site for onward travel. You're perfectly placed to explore Cardiff's shops, attractions, and amenities from the moment you arrive.

Read our Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) facilities and information page to find out more.

Why choose the coach from London Heathrow to Cardiff?

Every rail alternative from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff requires at least one interchange. Our coach is completely direct - you board at Heathrow and stay in your seat all the way to Cardiff city centre, with no changes and no dragging bags across platforms. Skip the train connections and let us handle the route for you.

Travelling alone? Your driver loads and unloads your luggage, so there's no heavy lifting to worry about. Heading to Cardiff with family or a group? Each passenger can bring 1 large suitcase (or 2 medium cases) plus 1 soft hand luggage item, all stowed securely beneath the coach by your driver.

With our first departure at 00:30 from Heathrow Terminal 2, buses from Heathrow to Cardiff run through the day and well into the night - brilliant for matching your travel to your flight schedule. Flying into LHR? The coach from LHR to Cardiff picks up at all terminals.

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Luggage

You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.

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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.