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Heathrow to Cardiff Airport buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Heathrow and Cardiff Airport takes 6h 12m and the fastest bus takes 4h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Heathrow to Cardiff Airport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 12m
Duration
156 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 304 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
4h 39m
£26–42

Heathrow to Cardiff Airport bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Heathrow and Cardiff Airport. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Cardiff Airport at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Sophia Gardens and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales4h 52m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales5h 2m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressStagecoach South WalesFirst South & West Wales4h 43m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales5h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    National ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales7h 30m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales5h 39m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales5h 49m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales5h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    National ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales7h 30m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales5h 39m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales5h 49m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales5h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    National ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales7h 30m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales5h 39m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales5h 49m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales5h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    National ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales7h 30m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales5h 39m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales5h 49m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressCardiff BusFirst South & West Wales5h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heathrow to Cardiff Airport? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 156.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Cardiff Airport, Wales?

You can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Cardiff Airport via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 4h 39m.

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