How much is the bus ticket from Heathrow to Cardiff?

The cheapest coach tickets from Heathrow to Cardiff start from COP 39,630. The average price for this route is around COP 102,104. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Heathrow to Cardiff?

The average bus journey time from Heathrow to Cardiff is 3h 35m, covering a distance of 117 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 30m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Heathrow to Cardiff route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 79 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Heathrow to Cardiff?

The earliest bus departs from Heathrow to Cardiff at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Heathrow to Cardiff?

A bus journey from Heathrow to Cardiff produces an estimated 4.696775000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Heathrow to Cardiff?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29884 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Heathrow to Cardiff?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Heathrow to Cardiff?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Heathrow to Cardiff?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Heathrow to Cardiff from COP 32,909 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Heathrow to Cardiff on 23 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:10	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	3h 50m	04:00	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	19:50	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 30m	22:20	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 30m	04:00	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	00:15	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	3h 10m	03:25	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	3h 30m	04:00	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:09 BST.

Get from Heathrow to Cardiff

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just COP 39,630, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

79bus per day

3h 35mAverage duration

117 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Heathrow and Cardiff?

Stops in Heathrow

A
London Heathrow Airport
Visit page
B
Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central
708 Bath Road, Hounslow TW5 9TW
C
Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4
Shepiston Lane (Valid any Departure), Hayes UB3
D
Comfort Hotel
Arlington Court, Mercure London Heathrow Hotel: Valid any Departure , Hayes UB3
E
EasyHotel
2 Bletchmore Close, Hayes UB3
F
Novotel Hotel
Holloway Lane, Valid any Departure, West Drayton UB7

Stops in Cardiff

A
Sophia Gardens
2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
Visit page
B
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10
C
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK
Visit page
D
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK
E
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK
F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4.2/529,884 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.4

Passengers have shared positive feedback about the service, highlighting clean and comfortable buses with friendly and professional drivers. The journeys were generally timely and well-organized, making for a pleasant travel experience. However, there were occasional issues such as late departures from Heathrow or discomfort due to seating arrangements near unclean areas on the bus.

National Express Heathrow Cardiff recent customer reviews

It was comfortable, warm and on time. A great trip and well worth the money. A very good driver as well

Paul E.

24 October 2025

A bit of chaos after the driver reversed into another bus at Heathrow but in all fairness to him organized another bus and got us on our way, thanks.

Paul P.

30 July 2025

The bus left Heathrow about 30 minutes late, but once we were moving it was a smooth, comfortable ride straight to Cardiff

John F.

28 September 2024

FlixBus

3.5/512,515 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the ample space available on the bus and praising the friendly and helpful driver. Additionally, they appreciated the service's reliability and punctuality, making their travel experience both safe and enjoyable.

Flixbus Heathrow Cardiff recent customer reviews

The seat I had was taken, but it didn't really matter, there was tons of space. The driver was very friendly and helpful.

Luke G.

26 May 2025

Very safe! Reliable and prompt. Thanks!

William S.

7 August 2025

GB bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, National Express, Sindbad, RegioJet, KLR Bus, Expressway

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Heathrow to Cardiff

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Heathrow to Cardiff?
The cheapest coach tickets from Heathrow to Cardiff start from COP 39,630. The average price for this route is around COP 102,104. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Heathrow to Cardiff?
The average bus journey time from Heathrow to Cardiff is 3h 35m, covering a distance of 117 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 30m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Heathrow to Cardiff route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 79 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Heathrow to Cardiff?
The earliest bus departs from Heathrow to Cardiff at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Heathrow to Cardiff?
A bus journey from Heathrow to Cardiff produces an estimated 4.696775000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Heathrow to Cardiff?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29884 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Heathrow to Cardiff?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Heathrow to Cardiff?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Heathrow to Cardiff?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

20/04

COP 61,923

21/04

COP 53,072

Today

COP 46,424

23/04

COP 52,999

24/04

COP 64,017

25/04

COP 53,954

26/04

COP 53,182

27/04

COP 46,498

The cheapest trip from Heathrow to Cardiff was searched and found on 22 Apr 2026 with a price of COP 46,424

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Heathrow to Cardiff as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from COP 46,424 to COP 320,744 for a bus ticket from Heathrow to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at COP 46,498, which is on 2026-04-27.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.