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How to get fromCardiff University to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff University to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    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 25m
    £73–135

  2. Airport Transfer

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff University to London Gatwick-LGWrideshare rideshare 160.4 mi
    2h 55m
    £16–21

  3. Bus via Talbot Street

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 201
    5h 21m
    £32–88

  4. Drive 160.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff University to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)car car 160.4 mi
    2h 55m
    £39–56

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    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
    5h 30m
    £62–174

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940
    5h 24m
    £20–35

  7. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CWL - LGW
    5h 29m
    £86–148

Cardiff University to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by foot and train

Calendar186Weekly Services
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff University to Gatwick Airport via Cardiff Central and Reading in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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