What is the cheapest way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff is to bus which costs £13 - £40 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Sophia Gardens. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff?

The distance between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Cardiff is 135 miles. The road distance is 135.3 miles.

Where do I catch the London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff bus from?

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff bus arrive?

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

What is the time difference between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. It is currently 10:11 PM in London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and 9:11 PM in Cardiff.

Can I drive from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff.

How do I get a bus ticket from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff?

Book your London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff

Q: How do I travel from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 39m and costs £70 - £130.

Q: How long does it take to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff, including transfers.

There are 3 ways to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 39m
£70–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardens202 / ...
3h 15m
£13–40
Drive 134.5 mi
1. Drive from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff134.5 mi
2h 20m
£34–49

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff by bus and train

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2h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 134.7 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, England and Cardiff, Wales?

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £13–40 and the journey takes 3h 15m. FlixBus also services this route every 30 minutes.

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