How to Travel from

London Heathrow Airport to South Wales

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain London Heathrow Airport South Wales

Cheapest

By car (236 km)

2 h 43 min

236 km.

from $12

Other

Rideshare

2 h 43 min

236 km.

from $8.98

Bus, Train

4 h 11 min

204 km.

from $5.43

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

3h 30m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$24.05–$34.18

Newport Bus

Phone:

+44 1633 263600

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

newportbus.co.uk/

Bus from Friars Walk 15 to Kingsway

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Hourly

RailAir

Phone:

+44 345 646 0707

Website:

railair.com/

Bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Reading to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$69.62–$164.55

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Newport

Ave. Duration:

2h 25m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$31.64–$44.30

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbach

Ave. Duration:

56 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$10.13–$16.46

What is the cheapest way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales?

The cheapest way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales is to bus which costs $29.35 - $43.48 and takes 4h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales?

The fastest way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and South Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales. However, there are services departing from London Heathrow Airport and arriving at Glenboi Cemetery via Friars Walk 15, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales?

The distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and South Wales is 258 km. The road distance is 246.2 km.

How do I travel from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales without a car?

The best way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 11m and costs .

How long does it take to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales bus from?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales bus arrive?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newport station.

Can I drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales.

Where can I stay near South Wales?

There are 448+ hotels available in South Wales. Prices start at $49.04 per night.

Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to maintain control of Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert, his descendants, and the native Welsh rulers. Surrounded by extensive artificial lakes – considered by historian Allen Brown to be "the most elaborate water defences in all Britain" – it occupies around 30 acres (12 ha) and is the largest castle in Wales and the third-largest castle in the United Kingdom (after Dover Castle & Windsor Castle). It is famous for having introduced concentric castle defences to Britain and for its large gatehouses. Gilbert began work on the castle in 1268 following his occupation of the north of Glamorgan, with the majority of the construction occurring over the next three years at a considerable cost. The project was opposed by Gilbert's Welsh rival Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, leading to the site being burnt in 1270 and taken over by royal officials in 1271. Despite these interruptions, Gilbert successfully completed the castle and took control of the region. The core of Caerphilly Castle, including the castle's luxurious accommodation, was built on what became a central island, surrounding by several artificial lakes, a design Gilbert probably derived from that at Kenilworth. The dams for these lakes were further fortified, and an island to the west provided additional protection. The concentric rings of walls inspired Edward I's castles in North Wales, and proved what historian Norman Pounds has termed "a turning point in the history of the castle in Britain".

Castell Coch

Castell Coch (Welsh for 'red castle'; Welsh pronunciation: ) is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais in Wales. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans after 1081 to protect the newly conquered town of Cardiff and control the route along the River Taff. Abandoned shortly afterwards, the castle's earth motte was reused by Gilbert de Clare as the basis for a new stone fortification, which he built between 1267 and 1277 to control his freshly annexed Welsh lands. This castle may have been destroyed in the native Welsh rebellion of 1314. In 1760, the castle ruins were acquired by John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, as part of a marriage settlement that brought the family vast estates in South Wales.

Llancaiach Fawr

Llancaiach Fawr Manor is a Tudor manor house near the village of Nelson, located just to the north of the site of the former Llancaiach Colliery in the heart of the Rhymney Valley in South Wales. The semi-fortified house was built on the site of an earlier medieval structure, either on top of the previous dwelling or possibly incorporated within the eastern end of that building. It is a Grade I listed building and is now best known as the home of Colonel Edward Prichard (died 1655), who hosted a visit by King Charles I of England in 1645.

South Wales

Rhondda, or the Rhondda Valley, is a former coalmining area in South Wales, historically in the county of Glamorgan. It takes its name from the River Rhondda, and embraces two valleys – the larger Rhondda Fawr valley (mawr large) and the smaller Rhondda Fach valley (bach small) – so that the singular "Rhondda Valley" and the plural are both commonly used. The area forms part of the South Wales Valleys. From 1897 until 1996 there was a local government district of Rhondda. The former district at its abolition comprised sixteen communities. Since 1996 these sixteen communities of the Rhondda have been part of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough. The area of the former district is still used as the Rhondda Senedd constituency and Westminster constituency, having an estimated population in 2020 of 69,506. It is most noted for its historical coalmining industry, which peaked between 1840 and 1925. The valleys produced a strong Nonconformist movement manifest in the Baptist chapels that moulded Rhondda values in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is also known for its male voice choirs and in sport and politics.

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Four ways to Travel from London Heathrow Airport to South Wales

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Newport Bus

RailAir

Train operators

First Great Western Service

National Express

Transport for Wales

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales?

What is the fastest way to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales?

Is there a direct bus between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and South Wales?

How far is it from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales?

How do I travel from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales without a car?

How long does it take to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales?

Where do I catch the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales bus from?

Where does the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales bus arrive?

Can I drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to South Wales?

Where can I stay near South Wales?