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

The bus ticket price from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport starts at R 246. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport 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 Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport?

The average travel time between Cardiff and London Gatwick Airport is around , although the fastest bus will take about 1h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 212 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport?

When taking the bus from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, FlixBus, Great Western Railway.

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

Buses travelling between Cardiff and London Gatwick Airport leave from Cardiff Central or Sophia Gardens and arrive at Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal, Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal.

Bus Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport from R 353 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Cardiff to Gatwick on 14 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:45	Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens	6h	01:45	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
17:50	Cardiff Central	3h 5m	20:55	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Fastest
18:05	Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens	5h	23:05	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
17:50	Cardiff Central	3h 5m	20:55	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
18:05	Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens	5h	23:05	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
19:45	Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens	6h	01:45	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
23:40	Sophia Gardens	4h 40m	04:20	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
23:40	Sophia Gardens	4h 40m	04:20	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Cardiff to Gatwick on 15 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
03:40	Sophia Gardens	4h	07:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
10:20	Cardiff Central	3h 5m	13:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Fastest
01:50	Sophia Gardens	4h	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
07:18	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	10:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
01:50	Sophia Gardens	4h	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
07:18	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	10:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
03:40	Sophia Gardens	4h	07:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
09:19	Cardiff Central	3h 6m	12:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Cardiff to Gatwick on 17 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:45	Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens	6h 10m	01:55	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
17:50	Cardiff Central	3h 5m	20:55	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Fastest
01:40	Sophia Gardens	4h 10m	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
08:18	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	11:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
01:40	Sophia Gardens	4h 10m	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
08:18	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	11:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
01:40	Sophia Gardens	4h 10m	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
17:18	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	20:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Cardiff to Gatwick on 18 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
01:40	Sophia Gardens	4h 10m	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
17:50	Cardiff Central	3h 5m	20:55	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Fastest
01:40	Sophia Gardens	4h 10m	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
08:18	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	11:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
01:40	Sophia Gardens	4h 10m	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
08:18	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	11:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
03:25	Sophia Gardens	4h 15m	07:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
17:18	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	20:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Cardiff to Gatwick on 19 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
01:40	Sophia Gardens	4h 10m	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
01:55	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	3h 55m	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
01:40	Sophia Gardens	4h 10m	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
01:40	Sophia Gardens	4h 10m	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
03:25	Sophia Gardens	4h 15m	07:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
03:25	Sophia Gardens	4h 15m	07:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
03:25	Sophia Gardens	4h 15m	07:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
05:25	Sophia Gardens	4h 25m	09:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Cardiff to Gatwick on 20 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
03:25	Sophia Gardens	4h 15m	07:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
17:50	Cardiff Central	3h 5m	20:55	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Fastest
01:40	Sophia Gardens	4h 10m	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
08:18	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	11:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
01:40	Sophia Gardens	4h 10m	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
08:18	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	11:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
01:40	Sophia Gardens	4h 10m	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
17:18	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	20:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Cardiff to Gatwick on 21 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:25	Sophia Gardens	4h 15m	13:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
17:50	Cardiff Central	3h 5m	20:55	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Fastest
01:40	Sophia Gardens	4h 10m	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
08:18	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	11:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
01:40	Sophia Gardens	4h 10m	05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
08:18	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	11:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
03:25	Sophia Gardens	4h 15m	07:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
17:18	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	20:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

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

Compare 3 ways to travel from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London Gatwick Airport. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 271, 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 priceR 246 - R 1 444	Average duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 706 - R 5 350	Average duration3h 7m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 271 - R 455	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Official partners

National Express

4/529 710 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.

24 November 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.

27 September 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.

20 July 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511 309 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

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 R 2 706

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.

20 December 2021

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Gatwick by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport cost?
The bus ticket price from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport starts at R 246. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport 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 Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport?
The average travel time between Cardiff and London Gatwick Airport is around , although the fastest bus will take about 1h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 212 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Cardiff and London Gatwick Airport?
The number of buses from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport?
When taking the bus from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, FlixBus, Great Western Railway.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport?
Buses travelling between Cardiff and London Gatwick Airport leave from Cardiff Central or Sophia Gardens and arrive at Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal, Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal.