Cardiff to Heathrow Taxi and Private Transfer: Fares, Journey Time and Pickup
Travelling between Cardiff and Heathrow? A private transfer takes you door to door in about 2 hours 25 minutes, at a price fixed before you travel. This page sets out the distance, the route, the fares for each vehicle and how the pickup works.
Distance and journey time
The distance is about 136 miles (219 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 2 hours 25 minutes; allow longer at rush hour, on Friday afternoons and on bank holiday weekends. The M4 east across the Prince of Wales Bridge and on to Heathrow.
About Cardiff
We collect from Cardiff city centre, Cardiff Bay, the universities and homes across South Wales. Heathrow offers far more long-haul routes than Cardiff Airport, which is why this journey is popular for long-distance holidays.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £252
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £348
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £419
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £645
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £717
You pay per car, not per passenger. Your exact fixed price appears on the booking form as soon as you add your address and date, and it stays the same whatever the traffic.
Pickup from your door
From Cardiff the drive of about 2 h 25 min means a pickup around 5 hours before a short-haul flight is a safe choice: about 2 hours 30 minutes is left at the airport once you arrive. For long-haul, add another hour. You are collected from your home, hotel or office, help with bags is included, and child seats cost nothing extra. Heathrow has four terminals: 2, 3, 4 and 5. Terminals 2 and 3 share the central area, while 4 and 5 sit on their own, so check that the terminal on your booking matches your ticket.
Arriving back
Flying back into Heathrow? Your driver tracks the flight and waits in the arrivals hall of your terminal with your name on a sign. The first 60 minutes after landing are free and parking is already in the price, so a long passport queue costs you nothing. Book "Return" on the form to reserve both journeys at once with a discount on the way home to Cardiff.
More information
See our Heathrow transfers page and the Heathrow pickup guide. Related route: Heathrow to Bath Service – Reliable Transfers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Cardiff to Heathrow?
About 136 miles (219 km).
How long does the journey take?
About 2 hours 25 minutes in normal traffic; longer at peak times.
How much is a taxi from Cardiff to Heathrow?
From about £252 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £406 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
How early should I be collected?
For a short-haul flight, 5 hours before departure (the drive of about 2 h 25 min plus time for check-in and security). Long-haul: one hour earlier.
Are child seats available?
Yes, at no extra cost. Tell us the children's ages when you book.
