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Cardiff to Gatwick Airport buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Gatwick Airport takes 4h 59m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. There is a bus service every few hours from Cardiff to Gatwick Airport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 59m
Duration
177 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cardiff to Gatwick Airport bus times

Buses run hourly between Cardiff and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 4:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Gatwick Airport? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Gatwick Airport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 176.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Gatwick Airport, England?

National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 4h 30m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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