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London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff bus with National Express

Fri, Apr 25
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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for Apr 25

Cheapest price

$25

Average price

$48

Fastest journey

4 h 30 m

Average duration

4 h 35 m

Buses per day

49

Distance

212 km

Cheap tickets

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

FlixBusFlixBus
11:30PM4h35
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
04:05AMCardiff
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:20PM4h45
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
04:05AMCardiff
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:25PM4h55
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
08:20PMCardiff
$281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM5h00
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
02:15PMCardiff
$281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM5h00
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
12:30PMCardiff
$281One-way
0 transfers

Live departures

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday, April 24
Last updated at 9:45 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h30
3:35 PM Cardiff0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX025 · NX50910:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
7h15
5:25 PM Cardiff1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:15 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
5h20
3:35 PM Cardiff0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX20110:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h55
3:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX025 · NX50711:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
7h25
6:35 PM Cardiff1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX20211:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
6h05
5:25 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX50912:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
7h10
7:20 PM Cardiff1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h20
5:35 PM Cardiff0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:25 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
5h10
5:35 PM Cardiff0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX20112:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h50
5:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX025 · NX5071:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
7h00
8:10 PM Cardiff1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX2021:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h35
7:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX5092:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
7h35
9:35 PM Cardiff1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h05
7:20 PM Cardiff0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:25 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
4h55
7:20 PM Cardiff0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2012:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h00
7:50 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX025 · NX5072:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
7h35
10:30 PM Cardiff1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h00
9:15 PM Cardiff0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:25 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
4h50
9:15 PM Cardiff0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2015:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h30
9:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX025 · NX5095:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
6h35
11:50 PM Cardiff1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h55
11:20 PM Cardiff0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX205 · NX2026:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h15
11:50 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:35 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
4h45
11:20 PM Cardiff0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX025 · NX5097:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
6h35
2:10 AM Cardiff1 transfer
national_expressNX2018:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h30
12:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h45
1:05 AM Cardiff0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:30 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
4h35
1:05 AM Cardiff0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2019:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h10
3:00 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX201 · NX21610:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
6h35
4:40 AM Cardiff1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h45
3:05 AM Cardiff0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:30 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
4h35
3:05 AM Cardiff0 transfersDirect
Friday, April 25
national_expressNX025 · NX5073:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
7h00
10:55 AM Cardiff1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX5094:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
7h25
12:05 PM Cardiff1 transfer
national_expressNX2014:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h20
10:00 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX025 · NX2025:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h40
11:05 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX5075:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
7h25
1:05 PM Cardiff1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h10
11:30 AM Cardiff0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:30 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
5h00
11:30 AM Cardiff0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2016:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h45
11:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX210 · NX2026:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
6h30
1:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h10
1:15 PM Cardiff0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX025 · NX5098:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
7h35
3:45 PM Cardiff1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:15 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
5h00
1:15 PM Cardiff0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX2018:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h55
1:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX025 · NX2028:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
6h40
3:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX5079:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
7h45
4:55 PM Cardiff1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff

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Buses from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff run on average 41 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
131 miles (211 km)
Average bus duration
5h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
$19 (€15)
Buses per day
41
Direct buses
10
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
4h 45m
First bus
06:20
Last bus
23:20
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff

National Express, Megabus and FlixBus buses will get you to Cardiff from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from $2 (€2). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus to Cardiff from London Gatwick Airport (LGW), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff bus information:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 55 min
  • Cheapest Price: $24
  • National Express frequency: 7 a day

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