How much does a bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff cost?

The bus ticket price from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff starts at $14. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff?

The average travel time between London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff is around 4h 48m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 132 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff?

The number of buses from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 26 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff?

Buses traveling between London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff leave from Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal or Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal and arrive at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cardiff?

Once in Cardiff, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Brecon Beacons National Park, Cardiff International White Water, St John the Baptist Church, Cardiff Castle, Wales Millennium Centre.

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Next departures to Cardiff

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: June 16 at 9:20pm
Departure city: Gatwick
Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
Arrival time: June 17 at 1:40am
Destination city: Cardiff
Destination location: Sophia Gardens
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 20m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: June 16 at 3:59pm
Departure city: Gatwick
Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
Arrival time: June 16 at 7:36pm
Destination city: Cardiff
Destination location: Cardiff Central
Operated by: Great Western Railway
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 37m
Departure time: June 16 at 5:50am
Departure city: Gatwick
Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
Arrival time: June 16 at 11:00am
Destination city: Cardiff
Destination location: Sophia Gardens
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 10m
Departure time: June 16 at 3:59pm
Departure city: Gatwick
Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
Arrival time: June 16 at 7:36pm
Destination city: Cardiff
Destination location: Cardiff Central
Operated by: Great Western Railway
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 37m
Departure time: June 16 at 5:50am
Departure city: Gatwick
Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
Arrival time: June 16 at 11:00am
Destination city: Cardiff
Destination location: Sophia Gardens
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 10m

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Compare 3 ways to go from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $100	Average Duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$106 - $317	Average Duration3h 9m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $35	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

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$14Cheapest ticket

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National Express

4/529,247 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Passengers generally appreciate the punctuality, cleanliness, and comfort of the buses. The staff is often described as polite and helpful. However, some users mentioned issues with air conditioning being too strong at night and occasional delays due to high demand or external factors like rail strikes.

National Express Gatwick Cardiff recent customer reviews

Quiet trip. Good coach. Spacious. Some waste of time at Heathrow. Nothing really bad.

Rafael L.

February 1, 2024

Coach punctual arriving on time,polite driver,smooth drive.Coach clean and comfortable.

Geoffrey M.

December 9, 2023

My phone was stolen with my bank cards and bus details, but driver wasn't helpfull, got home another way.

Peter G.

December 8, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/59,051 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Customers have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting its comfort and affordability. Additionally, users appreciated the politeness of the drivers and mentioned they would recommend this bus company to others.

FlixBus Gatwick Cardiff recent customer reviews

Very disappointed, the driver made me arrive late on my destiny one hour because he simply stopped 2 cities before to rest ( dont know if the FlixBus is making the drivers overwork) and i already changed the ticket yesterday paying 31 more TO ARRIVE EARLIER on my destiny, and i arrived the same time i would if i didnt. A disrespect

Giovanna L.

August 9, 2024

Very comfortable and affordable

Craig B.

August 25, 2024

Very nice and polite driver, will recommend to others

Daniel J.

June 26, 2024

The Airline

4.5/5281 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.1

Great Western Railway

4/541 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi4.5

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How much does a bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff cost?
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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cardiff?

Where are the popular stations and stops in London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff?

Stops in Gatwick

A - Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal

B - Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal

Stops in Cardiff

A - Sophia Gardens

B - Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)

C - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

D - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

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How much does a bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff cost?

How long is the bus ride from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff?

How many daily bus connections are there between London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff?

What are the best sights and things to do in Cardiff?

Where are the popular stations and stops in London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff?

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