Bus from Heathrow Airport to Cathays Park
2 direct routes · about 220 min · first bus 07:05, last bus 00:40 (weekdays); night service UK042 runs at 00:15.
Next buses to Cathays Park as of 14:59
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Heathrow Airport, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK940 | FlixBus | ~220 min | 15 | Sat 16 · Sun 15 | 07:05 | 00:40 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Bristol & Newport |
| UK042 | FlixBus | ~190 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 00:15 | 00:15 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Law Courts RJ (o/s) | Swindon & Newport |
Times are for the first boarding point in Heathrow Airport on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Heathrow Airport to Cathays Park?
2 routes run directly from Heathrow Airport to Cathays Park: the UK940 (FlixBus), the UK042 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the UK940, 15 times each weekday — board at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) and get off at Law Courts RJ (o/s), about 220 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Heathrow Airport to Cathays Park?
Around 220 minutes on the UK940, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Bristol, Newport on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Heathrow Airport to Cathays Park?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:05 and the last around 00:40 — and night service UK042 runs at 00:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Heathrow Airport to Cathays Park?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.