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Cheap bus tickets from Cardiff Central to London Gatwick Airport

Showing times and prices for Oct 05

Cheapest

€27

Average

€28

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff Central to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

04:20PM4h20

Cardiff Central

04:20PMLondon Gatwick Airport

€271One-way

0 transfers

04:45AM5h25

Cardiff Central

04:45AMLondon Gatwick Airport

€281One-way

0 transfers

06:40PM4h40

Cardiff Central

06:40PMLondon Gatwick Airport

€291One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from Cardiff Central to London Gatwick Airport

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Megabus

04:20PM4h20

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04:20PMLondon Gatwick Airport

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Megabus

06:40PM4h40

Cardiff Central

06:40PMLondon Gatwick Airport

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Megabus

04:45AM5h25

Cardiff Central

04:45AMLondon Gatwick Airport

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Bus times from Cardiff Central to London Gatwick Airport

Showing times and prices for Oct 05

Fastest Journey

4 h 20 m

Average

4 h 48 m

Buses per day

Distance

212 km

Of the 3 buses that leave Cardiff Central for London Gatwick Airport every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

04:20PM4h20

Cardiff Central

04:20PMLondon Gatwick Airport

€271One-way

0 transfers

06:40PM4h40

Cardiff Central

06:40PMLondon Gatwick Airport

€291One-way

0 transfers

04:45AM5h25

Cardiff Central

04:45AMLondon Gatwick Airport

€281One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Cardiff Central to London Gatwick Airport

	Distance	131 miles (211 km)
	Average bus duration	4 h 50 min
	Average bus ticket price	$66 (€60)
	Bus frequency	12 a day
	Direct bus	Yes, there are 6 direct buses a day
	Bus companies	Megabus or National Express

Buses from Cardiff Central to London Gatwick Airport cover the 131 miles (211 km) long journey taking on average 4 h 50 min with our travel partners like Megabus or National Express. Normally, there are 12 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $66 (€60), but the average price of bus tickets is $66 (€60).

Bus providers: National Express from Cardiff Central to London Gatwick Airport

Travel between Cardiff Central and London Gatwick Airport from $66 (€60) with Omio’s bus partners National Express! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Cardiff Central - London Gatwick Airport bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Cardiff Central to London Gatwick Airport bus information with National Express:

Average Duration: 4 h 18 min
National Express frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: Bus from Cardiff Central to London Gatwick Airport

FAQs: Take the bus from Cardiff Central to London Gatwick Airport with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff Central to London Gatwick Airport.

Cheap bus tickets from Cardiff Central to London Gatwick Airport can start from as little as $66 (€60) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cardiff Central to London Gatwick Airport is $66 (€60); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cardiff Central to London Gatwick Airport bus travel time is 4 h 50 min for the 131 mile (211 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Cardiff Central to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 4: 45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Cardiff Central to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 4: 40 PM.

There are 12 buses a day from Cardiff Central to London Gatwick Airport which require at least one change with Megabus or National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

Take the Cardiff Central to London Gatwick Airport bus with Megabus or National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the route to London Gatwick Airport from Cardiff Central as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

A trip to London Gatwick Airport from Cardiff Central is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 50 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Cardiff Central to London Gatwick Airport is November.

However, you have options as you can travel to London Gatwick Airport from Cardiff Central 2 different ways: bus or train.

Trains departing from Cardiff Central

Address

Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom

Phone

+44 3457114141

+44 3450507080

Distance from Cardiff Central to city center

1.1 miles (1.8 km)

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 40 - 21: 30 | Sat: 05: 40 - 21: 30 | Sun: 07: 30 - 21: 30

How to get to this station?

Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)

Nearest Airport

Cardiff Airport
14 miles (22 km)

How to get to nearest airport?

Take the Transport for Wales train from the station to Dinas Powys, then take the 304 bus directly to the airport. The journey takes about 1 hour in total.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

ATM

Located outside of the main entrance.

Taxi

Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance

Parking

Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 23: 59 | Sat: 06: 00 - 01: 30 Parking space: 388 Parking Pricing: €1. 00 for 2 hours | €2. 00 for 4 hours | €4. 00 for 1 day