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Cardiff Bay (Water) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff Bay (Water) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes 6h 46m and the fastest bus takes 5h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff Bay (Water) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 46m
Duration
179 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Talbot Street

best
  1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 201
5h 21m
£33–91

Cardiff Bay (Water) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Cardiff Bay (Water) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff Bay (Water) is at 10:53 PM which arrives into London Gatwick Airport (LGW) at 4:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 179 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Cardiff Bay (Water), Wales and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England?

National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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