What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station is to bus which costs £18 - £40 and takes 4h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminal 4 and Cardiff Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 4 station to Cardiff Central Station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow Terminal 4 and Cardiff Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 4 and arriving at Cardiff Central via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 4 and Cardiff Central Station is 162 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station bus from?

Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Heathrow Airport station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station train from?

Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminal 4 station.

Train or bus from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Sophia Gardens, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station bus arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station train arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station?

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Q: How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station, including transfers.

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There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 4 to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 58m
£77–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
4h 48m
£19–37
Bus via Sophia Gardens
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
3h 28m
£28–66
Drive 136.1 mi
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Stationcar 136.1 mi
2h 25m
£34–48
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Feltham to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 24m
£58–124

Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central Station by train

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Distance: 160.7 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 4, England and Cardiff Central Station, Wales?

You can take a train from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central via London Paddington in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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