What is the cheapest way to get from Wales to Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Gatwick Airport is to bus which costs £21 - £85 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wales to Gatwick Airport?

The fastest way to get from Wales to Gatwick Airport is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Gatwick Airport?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Wales to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Wales and Gatwick Airport is 161 miles. The road distance is 161.3 miles.

How do I travel from Wales to Gatwick Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Wales to Gatwick Airport without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £70 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Wales to Gatwick Airport?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Wales to Gatwick Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Gatwick Airport bus from?

Wales to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Gatwick Airport train from?

Wales to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Wales to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from Wales to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £85 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Wales to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

Wales to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Wales to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

Wales to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Wales to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Gatwick Airport is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Wales to Gatwick Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Wales to Gatwick Airport?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Wales to Gatwick Airport?

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Where can I stay near Gatwick Airport?

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There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Gatwick Airport by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
3h 16m
£72–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 201
4h 25m
£21–85
Drive 160.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Gatwick Airportcar 160.4 mi
2h 55m
£39–57
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
5h 32m
£84–291

Wales to Gatwick Airport by train

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Distance: 160.4 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Gatwick Airport via Reading in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 25m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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