20% off with Cardiff University

Save on airport coach travel as an international student

Great value airport travel to Cardiff

It’s never been easier to get from the airport terminal to Cardiff, whether you’re travelling to your accommodation or heading to university.

When booking with us you can...

Board your coach at Heathrow, Gatwick or Bristol Airport and travel directly to Cardiff Coach Station or Cardiff University
Travel from 30 August 2026 - 25 October 2026
Receive up to 20% off your journey from Monday to Thursday and 10% off Friday to Sunday.

How to claim your discount

Book your journey by selecting your airport, choosing Bristol city centre or the University of the West of England (UWE) as your destination in the Journey Planner at the top of this page
Enter your travel date
You must be registered and logged in to 'My Account' to redeem the discount.
Enter code: CARDIFFAPT1020 in the 'Voucher Code' box at checkout.
Take frequent, reliable services

Simply book your journey by choosing your airport, which terminal you are travelling from, and your travel date, via the Journey Planner on this page!

Terms & conditions

Why travel with us?

We pride ourselves on being the nation's number 1 coach company, but there’s all sorts of reasons to get the coach with us:

Every booking guarantees a seat.
You’ll have plenty of legroom.
And adjustable air-conditioning.
Pack your bags like a pro with our generous luggage allowance.
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi on most National Express services.
Sign up to My Account and save on booking fees - Save £1.50 every time you book.

Travel to the airport from across the UK by coach with National Express

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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