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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Sophia Gardens | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park) | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Sophia Gardens | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sophia Gardens | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sophia Gardens | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Gatwick
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Gatwick. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Gatwick?
Stops in Cardiff
- A
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK - B2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
- C
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10 - D
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK - E
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK - F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK
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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.
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.
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.
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 Cardiff Coach Station - 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.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Gatwick was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $25To 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 $152 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 2025-11-24.
