What is the distance between Gatwick and Cardiff?

The distance between Gatwick and Cardiff is approximately 212 km (132 miles).

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

Buses departing from London Gatwick Airport in Gatwick will take you to Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

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

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gatwick to Cardiff on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	4h 20m	1:40am	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	6:25pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 55m	10:20pm	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	6h 30m	7:40am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	6h 30m	7:40am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	6:05am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	4h 55m	11:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Gatwick to Cardiff on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	4h 55m	4:00am	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	6:25pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 55m	10:20pm	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	6h 30m	7:40am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	6h 30m	7:40am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	5h 10m	11:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:28 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Gatwick to Cardiff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

212 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $120	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$175 - $440	Average Duration3h 8m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $40	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 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

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Where are the popular stops in Gatwick and Cardiff?

Stops in Gatwick

A - London Gatwick Airport

Stops in Cardiff

A - Sophia Gardens

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

C - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

D - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gatwick to Cardiff by bus

What is the distance between Gatwick and Cardiff?
The distance between Gatwick and Cardiff is approximately 212 km (132 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gatwick to Cardiff?
Buses departing from London Gatwick Airport in Gatwick will take you to Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-13

$45

11-14

$45

Today

$45

11-16

$45

11-17

$37

11-18

$25

11-19

No data

11-20

$25

The cheapest trip from Gatwick to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 20, 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 Gatwick to Cardiff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $25 to $148 for a bus ticket from Gatwick to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-20.