What is the travel distance from Cardiff to Gatwick?

It's about 212 km (132 miles) from Cardiff to Gatwick.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Gatwick?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff, and end it at London Gatwick Airport, in Gatwick.

Bus from Cardiff to Gatwick starting at $18 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cardiff to Gatwick on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45pm	Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens	6h	1:45am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	1:55am	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	3h 55m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	1:40am	Sophia Gardens	4h 10m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Sophia Gardens	4h 10m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Sophia Gardens	4h 15m	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Sophia Gardens	4h 15m	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Sophia Gardens	4h 15m	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	5:25am	Sophia Gardens	4h 25m	9:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Gatwick on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:40am	Sophia Gardens	4h	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	2:05am	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	3h 45m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	Sophia Gardens	4h	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Sophia Gardens	4h	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	3:40am	Sophia Gardens	4h	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	3:40am	Sophia Gardens	4h	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	5:40am	Sophia Gardens	4h 10m	9:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	5:40am	Sophia Gardens	4h 10m	9:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 8:17 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Gatwick

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Gatwick. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

212 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $119	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$222 - $439	Average Duration3h 7m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$23 - $38	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

The service is praised for being simple and stress-free, with customers happy about arriving ahead of schedule. Passengers appreciate the spacious seating and cleanliness of the buses, as well as friendly drivers. Despite occasional lateness, overall experiences are positive with amenities like WiFi available on board.

National Express Cardiff Gatwick recent customer reviews

The drivers card wasn't working when drivers changed at Newport. Driver had to obtain code from DVLA which took ages and then we got stuck.in traffic.. I was an hour late getting to the airport!

Angela H.

November 24, 2024

Very happy as had plenty of room don’t know what it would have been like if I had someone next to me

Kay C.

September 27, 2022

Despite lateness and of course an accident on the road that wasn't their fault AMAZING trip, lovely bus driver, 5 stars! AND there was WiFi.

Cat S.

July 20, 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Gatwick?

Stops in Cardiff

A - Sophia Gardens

B - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

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

D - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Stops in Gatwick

A - London Gatwick Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Gatwick by bus

What is the travel distance from Cardiff to Gatwick?
It's about 212 km (132 miles) from Cardiff to Gatwick.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Gatwick?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff, and end it at London Gatwick Airport, in Gatwick.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-11

$37

11-12

$25

Today

$29

11-14

$44

11-15

$37

11-16

$25

11-17

$25

11-18

$30

The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Gatwick was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $25

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Gatwick, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $25 to $149 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Gatwick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-17.