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How to get fromCardiff to Gatwick Airportby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Gatwick Airport by train, bus, 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 19m
    £67–122

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 201
    4h 30m
    £20–50

  3. Drive  160.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Gatwick Airportcar car 160.4 mi
    2h 55m
    £40–58

  4. 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 40m
    £90–221

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CWL - LGW
    5h 11m
    £66–147

Cardiff to Gatwick Airport by train

Calendar161Weekly Trains
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Gatwick Airport via Reading in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 4h 30m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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