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Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

3h 13m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train Reading - Gatwick Airport
3h 23m
£72–137

Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 160.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Gatwick Airport via Reading in around 3h 23m.

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