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Trip Overview

The average bus between Heathrow and Cardiff takes 3h 29m and the fastest bus takes 3h. There is a bus service every few hours from Heathrow to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 29m
Duration
138 mi
Distance
£25
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Heathrow to Cardiff bus times

Buses run hourly between Heathrow and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 2:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 10m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 10m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heathrow to Cardiff? 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.

Map of how to get from Heathrow to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 138.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 3h. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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