The average train between Cardiff and Gatwick Airport takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train 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.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Cardiff to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Cardiff to Gatwick Airport train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff and Gatwick Airport is 212.8 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Gatwick Airport via Reading in around 3h 21m.
