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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff is to bus via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station which costs £12 - £27 and takes 4h 35m.

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

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

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station station and arriving at Kingsway GD. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 4 and arriving at Cardiff Central via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 4 and Cardiff is 162 miles. The road distance is 136.8 miles.

How do I travel from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £55 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff, including transfers.

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

Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 4 station.

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

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

Train or bus from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station, which costs and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff bus arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff?

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

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

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

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Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff 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 53m
£59–124
Bus via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
4h 35m
£12–27
Bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus Uk940 / ...
4h 2m
Drive 136 mi
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiffcar 136 mi
2h 25m
£34–49
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 28m
£43–149
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sophia Gardensbus 202
4h 10m
£15–40

Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff by train

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2h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 160.7 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Cardiff Central via London Paddington in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway GD every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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