The average train between Gatwick Airport and Cardiff takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Gatwick Airport to Cardiff. 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 Gatwick Airport and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Cardiff station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Gatwick Airport to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Cardiff is 212.8 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 3h 16m.
