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

The bus ticket price from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff starts at R 187. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff?

The average travel time between London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff is around , although the fastest bus will take about 2h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 212 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 35 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff?

When taking the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff, 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 London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff?

Buses travelling between London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff leave from Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal or Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal and arrive at Cardiff Central, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn).

Bus London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff from R 357 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Gatwick to Cardiff on 23 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:00	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h	20:00	Cardiff	CheapestFastest
14:05	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	4h 20m	18:25	Sophia Gardens	No tags
15:26	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	3h 8m	18:34	Cardiff Central	No tags
14:05	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	4h 20m	18:25	Sophia Gardens	No tags
15:26	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	3h 8m	18:34	Cardiff Central	No tags

Next departures from Gatwick to Cardiff on 28 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	5h 10m	17:00	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
16:29	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	3h 7m	19:36	Cardiff Central	Fastest
01:10	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	6h 30m	07:40	Sophia Gardens	No tags
07:00	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	3h 9m	10:09	Cardiff Central	No tags
01:10	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	6h 30m	07:40	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:08 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from London Gatwick Airport 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 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 303, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 30mAverage duration

212 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 187 - R 1 469	Average duration5h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 155 - R 5 441	Average duration3h 8m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 303 - R 601	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stations and stops in London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff?

Stops in Gatwick

A
Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
Gatwick RH6
B
Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
Gatwick RH6

Stops in Cardiff

A
Sophia Gardens
2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
Visit page
B
Cardiff Central
Cardiff Central, UK
Visit page
C
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10
D
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK
Visit page
E
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK
F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK

Official partners

National Express

4/529 727 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.

1 February 2024

Coach punctual arriving on time,polite driver,smooth drive.Coach clean and comfortable.

Geoffrey M.

9 December 2023

My phone was stolen with my bank cards and bus details, but driver wasn't helpfull, got home another way.

Peter G.

8 December 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511 411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Customers have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting its comfort and affordability. Additionally, users appreciated the politeness of the drivers and mentioned they would recommend this bus company to others.

FlixBus Gatwick Cardiff recent customer reviews

Very disappointed, the driver made me arrive late on my destiny one hour because he simply stopped 2 cities before to rest ( dont know if the FlixBus is making the drivers overwork) and i already changed the ticket yesterday paying 31 more TO ARRIVE EARLIER on my destiny, and i arrived the same time i would if i didnt. A disrespect

Giovanna L.

9 August 2024

Very comfortable and affordable

Craig B.

25 August 2024

Very nice and polite driver, will recommend to others

Daniel J.

26 June 2024

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gatwick to Cardiff by bus

How much does a bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff cost?
The bus ticket price from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff starts at R 187. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff?
The average travel time between London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff is around , although the fastest bus will take about 2h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 212 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff?
The number of buses from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 35 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff?
When taking the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff, 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 London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff?
Buses travelling between London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff leave from Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal or Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal and arrive at Cardiff Central, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn).