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How to get fromLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff Universityby train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    3h 25m
    £69–138

  2. Airport Transfer

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from London Gatwick-LGW to Cardiff Universityrideshare rideshare 161.7 mi
    2h 58m
    £16–21

  3. Bus via Sophia Gardens

    1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201
    4h 57m
    £36–85

  4. Drive 161.7 mi

    1. Drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff Universitycar car 161.7 mi
    2h 58m
    £39–57

  5. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LGW - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 18m
    £67–170

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940
    5h 29m
    £20–35

  7. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LGW - CWL
    5h 58m
    £88–145

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

Calendar189Weekly Services
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Cardiff University via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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