The average train between Heathrow Terminal 4 and Cardiff takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Heathrow Terminal 4 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.
Trains run hourly between Heathrow Terminal 4 and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow Terminal 4 is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 4 station and arriving at Cardiff station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminal 4 station.
Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Heathrow Terminal 4 and Cardiff is 189.4 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central via London Paddington in around 2h 59m.