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How to get fromHeathrow to Cardiff Airportby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow to Cardiff Airport by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, line 304 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
    4h 29m
    £75–130

  2. Bus, line 304 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
    5h 27m
    £23–35

  3. Drive 145.7 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Cardiff Airportcar car 145.7 mi
    2h 44m
    £36–52

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LHR - CWL
    4h 10m
    £140–420

  5. Bus, line 304 bus via Sophia Gardens

    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 46m
    £31–68

Heathrow to Cardiff Airport by bus and train

Calendar189Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 155.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

British Airways, Aer Lingus, and KLM fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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 46m.

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