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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Sophia Gardens | Cheapest | |||||
| Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park) | Fastest | |||||
| Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Sophia Gardens | No tags | |||||
| Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Sophia Gardens | No tags | |||||
| Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Sophia Gardens | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Gatwick to Cardiff
We recommend carpoolingAmong 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 US$18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Gatwick to Cardiff: Trip Overview
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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.
Coach punctual arriving on time,polite driver,smooth drive.Coach clean and comfortable.
Geoffrey M.
My phone was stolen with my bank cards and bus details, but driver wasn't helpfull, got home another way.
Peter G.
Gatwick to Cardiff Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Gatwick - Cardiff
How much does a bus ticket from Gatwick to Cardiff cost?
The bus ticket price from Gatwick to Cardiff starts at US$11. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Gatwick 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 Gatwick to Cardiff?
The average travel time between Gatwick and Cardiff is around 4h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 212 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Gatwick and Cardiff?
The number of buses from Gatwick to Cardiff can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 42 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Gatwick to Cardiff by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Gatwick to Cardiff?
When taking the bus from Gatwick to Cardiff, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Gatwick to Cardiff was searched and found on 31 Oct 2025 with a price of US$21To 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 US$21 to US$105 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 US$21, which is on 2025-10-31.
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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Gatwick to Cardiff will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.
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Did you know?
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
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Popular Buses Connecting Gatwick
Buses Leaving from Gatwick
- Bus from Gatwick to Heathrow
- Coach Gatwick - London
- Bus Gatwick - Brighton
- Bus from Gatwick to Manchester
- Coach Gatwick - Reading
- Bus Gatwick - Cardiff
- Bus from Gatwick to Chichester
- Coach Gatwick - Hemel Hempstead
- Bus Gatwick - Swindon
- Bus from Gatwick to Poole
- Coach Gatwick - Swansea
- Bus Gatwick - Loughborough
- Bus from Gatwick to Liverpool
- Coach Gatwick - Coventry
- Bus Gatwick - Bristol
Buses Going to Gatwick
- Bus from London to Gatwick
- Coach Stansted - Gatwick
- Bus Heathrow - Gatwick
- Bus from Oxford to Gatwick
- Coach Brighton - Gatwick
- Bus Luton - Gatwick
- Bus from Fareham to Gatwick
- Coach Portsmouth - Gatwick
- Bus Gloucester - Gatwick
- Bus from Leicester to Gatwick
- Coach Hickstead - Gatwick
- Bus Worthing - Gatwick
- Bus from Poole to Gatwick
- Coach Lancing - Gatwick
- Bus High Wycombe - Gatwick
Popular Buses Connecting Cardiff
Buses Leaving from Cardiff
- Bus from Cardiff to Newport
- Coach Cardiff - Edinburgh
- Bus Cardiff - Preston
- Bus from Cardiff to London
- Coach Cardiff - Heathrow
- Bus Cardiff - Gatwick
- Bus from Cardiff to Poole
- Coach Cardiff - Nailsea
- Bus Cardiff - Johnston
- Bus from Cardiff to Gorseinon
- Coach Cardiff - Liverpool
- Bus Cardiff - Gloucester
- Bus from Cardiff to Plymouth
- Coach Cardiff - Wembley
- Bus Cardiff - Chepstow
Buses Going to Cardiff
- Bus from Bristol to Cardiff
- Coach Swansea - Cardiff
- Bus Luton - Cardiff
- Bus from Preston to Cardiff
- Coach Portsmouth - Cardiff
- Bus London - Cardiff
- Bus from Worcester to Cardiff
- Coach York - Cardiff
- Bus Glasgow - Cardiff
- Bus from Brighton to Cardiff
- Coach Shepton Mallet - Cardiff
- Bus Tenby - Cardiff
- Bus from Darlington to Cardiff
- Coach Manchester - Cardiff
- Bus Newquay - Cardiff