What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Cardiff is to bus which costs £13 - £40 and takes 2h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Cardiff?

The bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Cardiff bus from?

Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Cardiff?

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Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Cardiff

Q: Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station station and arriving at Sophia Gardens. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

Q: How far is it from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Cardiff?

The distance between Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station and Cardiff is 139 miles. The road distance is 135.8 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Cardiff without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs £13 - £40.

Q: Can I drive from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Cardiff is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Cardiff.

There are 3 ways to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Cardiff by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
2h 55m
£13–40
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 56m
£72–132
Drive 135 mi
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Cardiff135 mi
2h 23m
£34–49

Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Cardiff by bus

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Distance: 138.3 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station, England and Cardiff, Wales?

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £13–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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