Principality Stadium groups
Rugby supporters heading to Principality Stadium can share the 8 seater, which accommodates up to 8 passengers and 10 large suitcases. The fixed vehicle fare applies from every Heathrow terminal in either direction.
Heathrow to Cardiff taxi.
£229 fixed, and your flight is tracked.
Car
£229
Up to 4 passengers, 3 in comfort
6 seater
£275
Up to 6 passengers, 3 large cases
8 seater
£350
Up to 8 passengers, 10 large cases
- Flight tracked, 60 minutes' free wait from landing
- Pick-up parking, tolls and ULEZ included
- Driver's name and mobile sent when your booking is confirmed
- Free cancellation up to 12 hours before pickup
Limited booking slots left 01:29:00
Terminals served
4
Destinations covered
70+
Surge pricing
Never
Free wait time
60 min
Fare by terminal
Cardiff fares, every terminal.
| Terminal | Distance | Tuesday 11am | Friday 5pm | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2 | 135.7 mi | 2h 25m | 2h 34m | £229 |
| T3 | 135.6 mi | 2h 26m | 2h 34m | £229 |
| T4 | 137.3 mi | 2h 30m | 2h 42m | £229 |
| T5 | 134.8 mi | 2h 24m | 2h 35m | £229 |
The fare is per estate car for up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) and 3 large suitcases. It is the final price, day or night. There are no traffic extras, peak surcharge, airport charges added on the day or card fees. The drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ are included.
The route
The road from Heathrow to Cardiff
Terminal 5 to Cardiff city centre
M25, M4, A48(M)
- Distance
- 134.8 mi
- Tuesday 11am
- 2h 24m
- Friday 5pm
- 2h 35m
- Fare
- £229 from every terminal
Distances and times are Google Maps figures with traffic, measured in October 2026.
- 1 Terminal 5 joins the M25 at junction 14. The car follows the M25 to junction 15, the M4.
- 2 The M4 runs west past Reading, Swindon and Bristol and across the Severn into Wales.
- 3 The car leaves the M4 for the A48(M), which becomes Eastern Avenue, the A48.
- 4 Newport Road, the A4161, leads into Cardiff.
Local rules
Driving into Cardiff: what a car can and cannot do
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Eastern approach
The measured route leaves the M4 for the A48(M), then follows Eastern Avenue and Newport Road into the city rather than crossing it from the west.
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Friday traffic
The measured journey to the city centre is 11 minutes longer on a Friday at 5pm than on a Tuesday at 11am. At both times, the fare is the same.
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Principality Stadium
The stadium is on Westgate Street, in the city centre, and is 137.0 miles from Terminal 5, about 2 hours 28 minutes off-peak.
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What this means for the fare
Nothing. The fare is fixed and covers any address in the city.
Named places
Heathrow Terminal 5 to places in Cardiff: miles and minutes
Road distance and drive time from Terminal 5 on a Tuesday at 11am, nearest first.
| Place | Where | Miles | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business park Cardiff Gate Business Park Pontprennau | Pontprennau | 130.5 | 2h 13m |
| Hospital University Hospital of Wales Heath Park Way | Heath Park Way | 134.6 | 2h 18m |
| Hospital Cardiff Royal Infirmary Glossop Road | Glossop Road | 134.6 | 2h 23m |
| City centre Cardiff city centre Newport Road | Newport Road | 134.8 | 2h 24m |
| University Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff Campus Western Avenue | Western Avenue | 136.0 | 2h 21m |
| University Cardiff University Park Place | Park Place | 136.3 | 2h 22m |
| Hotel Hilton Cardiff Kingsway | Kingsway | 136.7 | 2h 25m |
| Stadium Principality Stadium Westgate Street | Westgate Street | 137.0 | 2h 28m |
| Station Cardiff Central Central Square | Central Square | 137.7 | 2h 32m |
Reasons for the journey
Why people travel from Heathrow to Cardiff
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Rugby
The Principality Stadium hosts Wales home matches in the Six Nations.
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Universities
Cardiff University is on Park Place, and Cardiff Metropolitan University has its Llandaff Campus on Western Avenue.
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University Hospital of Wales
The hospital is on Heath Park Way.
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Capital city visits
Cardiff Castle, the Senedd, the Wales Millennium Centre and Cardiff Bay are in the capital.
Calendar
When Cardiff is busy
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Saturday 20 February 2027
Wales v Ireland
Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium, kick-off 2:10pm.
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Saturday 6 March 2027
Wales v England
Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium, kick-off 4:40pm.
Comparing options
The train from Heathrow to Cardiff
Train via London Paddington
Great Western Railway
- Route
- Heathrow to London Paddington, then a Great Western Railway train to Cardiff Central
- Frequency
- Two trains an hour from Paddington
- Changes
- One, at Paddington, with your luggage
- Arrives at
- Cardiff Central, Central Square
- Fares
- They change with the booking date. Great Western Railway shows the current price.
The train goes into London before it heads west. A car goes west on the M4 and stops at your address.
Groups and families
Group travel in a 6 or 8 seater
Six Nations rugby at Principality Stadium, study at Cardiff University and visits to the Senedd and Cardiff Bay bring groups between Heathrow and Cardiff. Families also travel to University Hospital of Wales. The car suits up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort), the 6 seater carries up to 6, and the 8 seater takes up to 8 people with space for 10 large suitcases.
Cardiff University arrivals
Students travelling to Cardiff University can choose the 8 seater when family and multiple cases accompany them. A smaller party can still select this vehicle when luggage exceeds the car or 6 seater allowance.
Hospital family travel
Relatives visiting University Hospital of Wales can use the 6 seater for up to 6 passengers and 3 large suitcases. For a party of up to 4 (3 in comfort) with the same luggage allowance, the car is sufficient.
Up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) travel in a car. The 6 seater takes up to 6 passengers and 3 large suitcases, the 8 seater up to 8 passengers and 10 large suitcases, at one fixed price per vehicle. See the fare in the booking form, or read about the Heathrow minibus taxi.
Pickup at Heathrow
Where the driver collects you
There is no name board inside the terminal. Call or text once you have your bags, and the car comes round to Terminal Parking, or to the pick-up zone at Terminal 4. Free waiting time is 60 minutes from the actual landing time. After that it is £15 per additional hour, billed only if you ask us to stay.
Pickup guide for each terminal: Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 4, Terminal 5. Late flight: flight delay policy. Flying out instead? See the Cardiff to Heathrow taxi page.
Common questions
Heathrow to Cardiff taxi: questions and answers
How long does a taxi take from Heathrow to Cardiff?
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How long does a taxi take from Heathrow to Cardiff?
+About 2 hours 24 minutes from Terminal 5 to the city centre off-peak, and about 2 hours 35 minutes on a Friday at 5pm. The route is the M25, the M4, the A48(M) and Eastern Avenue, then Newport Road.
How much does a Heathrow to Cardiff taxi cost?
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How much does a Heathrow to Cardiff taxi cost?
+£229 from every terminal for an estate car, for up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) and 3 large suitcases. The price is final at any time of day. It includes the Heathrow Airport drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ. The booking form shows the 6 seater and 8 seater fares.
When does Wales play at the Principality Stadium in 2027?
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When does Wales play at the Principality Stadium in 2027?
+Wales v Ireland is on Saturday 20 February 2027, kick-off 2:10pm. On Saturday 6 March 2027, Wales v England has a kick-off at 4:40pm.
How far is the Principality Stadium from Heathrow Airport?
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How far is the Principality Stadium from Heathrow Airport?
+137.0 miles from Terminal 5, about 2 hours 28 minutes off-peak.
How far is the University Hospital of Wales from the airport?
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How far is the University Hospital of Wales from the airport?
+134.6 miles from Terminal 5 to Heath Park Way, about 2 hours 18 minutes off-peak.
How far is Cardiff Central station from the airport?
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How far is Cardiff Central station from the airport?
+137.7 miles from Terminal 5, about 2 hours 32 minutes off-peak.
How far is Cardiff University from the airport?
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How far is Cardiff University from the airport?
+136.3 miles from Terminal 5 to Park Place, about 2 hours 22 minutes off-peak.
Nearby routes
Heathrow transfers near Cardiff.
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