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How to get fromCardiff Airport (CWL) to Gatwick Airportby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Gatwick Airport by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport

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    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CWL - LGW
    3h 25m
    £80–140

  2. Line 304 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JWbus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940
    7h 32m
    £23–38

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    6h 12m
    £67–186

  4. Line 304 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    5h 6m
    £71–138

  5. Line 304 bus, bus via Talbot Street

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 201
    6h 37m
    £34–91

  6. Fly Cardiff Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane CWL - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    5h
    £150–388

  7. Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    5h 10m
    £283–1,015

  8. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to London Gatwick-LGWrideshare rideshare 171.1 mi
    3h 16m

  9. Drive 171.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Gatwick Airportcar car 171.1 mi
    3h 16m
    £42–60

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Gatwick Airport by bus and train

Calendar186Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to South Terminal Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 6h 37m.

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