Next departures from Cardiff to Gatwick on 5 April
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Next departures from Cardiff to Gatwick on 6 April
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Next departures from Cardiff to Gatwick on 7 April
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Next departures from Cardiff to Gatwick on 8 April
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Next departures from Cardiff to Gatwick on 9 April
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Next departures from Cardiff to Gatwick on 10 April
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Next departures from Cardiff to Gatwick on 11 April
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Cardiff Central
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Cardiff to Gatwick
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Gatwick. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Great Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at £61
Great Western Railway Cardiff Gatwick recent customer reviews
The train didn’t go to Gatwick, I ended up in Paddington station, No announcements and then had a struggle to get a connection to Gatwick. Very poor
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Gatwick by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Cardiff to Gatwick?
The cheapest train tickets from Cardiff to Gatwick start from £61. The average price for this train route is around £120. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cardiff to Gatwick?
The average train journey time from Cardiff to Gatwick is 3h 7m, covering a distance of 132 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 5m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Cardiff to Gatwick route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cardiff to Gatwick?
The earliest train from Cardiff to Gatwick departs at 07:18. And the latest train departs at 20:22.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
03/04
£114
04/04
£114
Today
£114
06/04
£114
07/04
£114
08/04
£114
09/04
£114
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£114
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Gatwick was searched and found on 4 Apr 2026 with a price of £114
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cardiff to Gatwick as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £114 to £222 for a train ticket from Cardiff to Gatwick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £114, which is on 2026-04-06.