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 $11. 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 2h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 132 miles 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 36 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 you 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 traveling 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 $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cardiff to Gatwick on November 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:40am	Sophia Gardens	4h	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
2:05am	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	3h 45m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
1:50am	Sophia Gardens	4h	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
1:50am	Sophia Gardens	4h	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
3:40am	Sophia Gardens	4h	7:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Cardiff to Gatwick on December 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:25am	Sophia Gardens	4h 25m	9:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
5:50pm	Cardiff Central	3h 5m	8:55pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Fastest
1:40am	Sophia Gardens	4h 10m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
8:18am	Cardiff Central	3h 7m	11:25am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
1:40am	Sophia Gardens	4h 10m	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 10:39 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach London Gatwick Airport. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

132 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $125	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$152 - $304	Average Duration3h 7m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $28	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

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

Stops in Cardiff

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

Stops in Gatwick

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

Official partners

National Express

4/529,729 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.

November 24, 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.

September 27, 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.

July 20, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Great Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at $152

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.

December 20, 2021

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Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 $11. 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 2h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 132 miles 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 36 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 you 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 traveling 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.