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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
$64
Average price
$147
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 44 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
It's difficult to get from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) without transferring at least once.
W35431+
Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+
W455425:07 AM3h57Cardiff Central (CDF)9:04 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$641One-way2 transfers- G15050+
G26360+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria6:18 PM4h07Cardiff Central (CDF)10:25 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$751One-way2 transfers - G15045+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W4543111:18 AM3h56Cardiff Central (CDF)3:14 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$751One-way2 transfers
- W35178+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W4539910:18 AM3h56Cardiff Central (CDF)2:14 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$801One-way2 transfers
- W35198+
C37954+W455955:18 PM3h46Cardiff Central (CDF)9:04 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$801One-way2 transfers
- W35167 · G150937:23 AM3h32Cardiff Central (CDF)10:55 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$2171One-way1 transfer
- W35432+W45569+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon9:19 AM3h45Cardiff Central (CDF)1:04 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$851One-way2 transfers
- W35198+C37954+W455955:18 PM3h46Cardiff Central (CDF)9:04 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$801One-way2 transfers
- W35432+G26192+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria9:19 AM3h49Cardiff Central (CDF)1:08 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$851One-way2 transfers
- G15040+W45408+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon6:24 AM3h50Cardiff Central (CDF)10:14 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1631One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and ferry for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$111 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average $27 (€22).
A bus is $89 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average $111 (€91).
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 55m.
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (2h 55m by train vs 3h 7m by car). Tickets start at around $111 (€91) compared to roughly $58 (€48) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W35431 · G15091 | 5:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h17 | 9:24 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35431+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W45542 | 5:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h57 | 9:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G15040 · G15092 | 6:24 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h01 | 10:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G15040+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W45408 | 6:24 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h50 | 10:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G15001 · G14896 · G15092 | 6:28 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h57 | 10:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35167 · G15093 | 7:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h32 | 10:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G15041 · G15096 | 8:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h07 | 12:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G15041+G26406+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria | 8:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h01 | 12:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G15041+W32976+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge | 8:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h16 | 12:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W34974 · G14899 · G15096 | 8:27 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h58 | 12:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35432 · G15098 | 9:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h06 | 1:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35432+W45569+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 9:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h45 | 1:04 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35432+G26192+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria | 9:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h49 | 1:08 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G15006 · G14900 · G15098 | 9:28 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h57 | 1:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35178 · G15100 | 10:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h07 | 2:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35178+W45399+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 10:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h56 | 2:14 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G15008 · G14902 · G15100 | 10:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h55 | 2:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G15187 · G14903 · G15101 | 11:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h55 | 2:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G15045+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W45431 | 11:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h56 | 3:14 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $52 (€43) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 132 miles (213 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 132 miles (213 km) |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€43) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 4:07 AM |
Last train 8:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Most Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains use the Cardiff Central to Heathrow Terminal 5 station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff Central (CDF) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
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