The average bus between Heathrow and Penarth takes 4h 26m and the fastest bus takes 3h 40m. There is a bus service every few hours from Heathrow to Penarth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Heathrow and Penarth. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Penarth at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Sophia Gardens and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heathrow to Penarth? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens station via Sophia Gardens station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Heathrow to Penarth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Heathrow to Penarth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
The distance between Heathrow and Penarth is 188.5 km. The road distance is 222 km.
National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 3h.