How much is the train ticket from Cardiff to Gatwick?

The cheapest train tickets from Cardiff to Gatwick start from ₹14,958. The average price for this train route is around ₹15,228. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cardiff to Gatwick?

The average train ride duration from Cardiff to Gatwick is 3h 7m, covering a distance of 132 miles (213 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 5m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators service the Cardiff to Gatwick route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Cardiff to Gatwick?

The earliest train departs from Cardiff to Gatwick at 7:18am. And the latest train departs at 9:20pm.

Train Cardiff to Gatwick from ₹14,458

Next train departures

Next departures for Cardiff to Gatwick on May 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	5:18pm	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	8:25pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	CheapestFastest
	Train	5:18pm	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	8:25pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Gatwick on May 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	5:18pm	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	8:25pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	CheapestFastest
	Train	5:18pm	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	8:25pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Gatwick on May 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	5:18pm	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	8:25pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	CheapestFastest
	Train	5:18pm	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	8:25pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Gatwick on May 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	5:18pm	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	8:25pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	CheapestFastest
	Train	5:18pm	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	8:25pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Gatwick on May 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	5:18pm	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	8:25pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	CheapestFastest
	Train	5:18pm	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	8:25pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Gatwick on May 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:18am	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	10:25am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
Train	10:20am	Cardiff Central	3h 5m	1:25pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Fastest
Train	7:18am	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	10:25am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Train	9:19am	Cardiff Central	3h 6m	12:25pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Train	9:19am	Cardiff Central	3h 6m	12:25pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Gatwick on May 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:35am	Cardiff Central	3h 12m	12:47pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	CheapestFastest
Train	9:35am	Cardiff Central	3h 12m	12:47pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Train	7:20pm	Cardiff Central	3h 27m	10:47pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Train	7:20pm	Cardiff Central	3h 27m	10:47pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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 ₹1,061, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

64bus per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

132 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price₹1,061 - ₹7,916	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price₹14,958 - ₹29,763	Average Duration3h 7m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cardiff and Gatwick?

Cardiff

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Cardiff Central
Cardiff Central, UK
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Gatwick

A
London Gatwick Airport
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Train Companies

Great Western Railway

4.0/542 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi4.0

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Great Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at ₹14,958

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

Alfie M.

December 20, 2021

GB train companies:RegioJet, CrossCountry, FlixTrain, Great Western Railway, Northern, ScotRail, Transpennine Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cardiff to Gatwick by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Cardiff to Gatwick?
The cheapest train tickets from Cardiff to Gatwick start from ₹14,958. The average price for this train route is around ₹15,228. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cardiff to Gatwick?
The average train ride duration from Cardiff to Gatwick is 3h 7m, covering a distance of 132 miles (213 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 5m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators service the Cardiff to Gatwick route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Cardiff to Gatwick?
The earliest train departs from Cardiff to Gatwick at 7:18am. And the latest train departs at 9:20pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05/02

₹14,600

05/03

₹14,600

Today

₹14,614

05/05

₹14,591

05/06

₹14,610

05/07

₹14,580

05/08

₹14,610

05/09

₹14,687

The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Gatwick was searched and found on May 7, 2026 with a price of ₹14,580

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 ₹14,580 to ₹28,711 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 ₹14,580 which is on 2026-05-07.