The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cardiff University takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is an hourly train service from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff University. 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cardiff University. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Cardiff University at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Cardiff University station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff University train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff University train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff University train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cardiff University is 212.3 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Cardiff University via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 3h 25m.
