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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price on Sep 05
CHF38
Average ticket price on Sep 05
CHF82
Fastest journey on Sep 05
3 h 2 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
3 h 4 m
Trains on Sep 05
44
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 CHF82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF38.
It's difficult to get from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) without transferring at least once.
W35158+
W45726+
Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge5:14 AM3h30Cardiff Central (CDF)8:44 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)CHF381One-way2 transfers- W35164+
C38037+C02741+Tube from Bond Street (Elizabeth line) to London Bridge6:20 AM3h24Cardiff Central (CDF)9:44 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)CHF431One-way3 transfers - W35164+
G88049+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria6:20 AM3h29Cardiff Central (CDF)9:49 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)CHF431One-way2 transfers - W35164+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+C027416:20 AM3h24Cardiff Central (CDF)9:44 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)CHF431One-way2 transfers
- W35164+C02626+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge6:20 AM3h44Cardiff Central (CDF)10:04 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)CHF431One-way2 transfers
- W35172 · C423448:23 AM3h02Cardiff Central (CDF)11:25 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)CHF1291One-way1 transfer
- C42293 · C423562:21 PM3h04Cardiff Central (CDF)5:25 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)CHF1291One-way1 transfer
- C42290 · C4234810:20 AM3h05Cardiff Central (CDF)1:25 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)CHF1291One-way1 transfer
- W35181 · C4235011:20 AM3h05Cardiff Central (CDF)2:25 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)CHF1291One-way1 transfer
- W35184 · C4235212:20 PM3h05Cardiff Central (CDF)3:25 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)CHF1291One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of CHF30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF30, while a train costs an average of CHF84.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF84 Average price | CHF30 Average price Cheapest | CHF48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A bus is CHF54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average CHF84.
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
Tickets start at around CHF84 compared to roughly CHF48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-35.91. The journey takes 3h 9m versus 3h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W35194 · G15110 | On time 3:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h31 | 7:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35194+W45598+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | On time 3:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h10 | 7:04 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35194+Tube from London Paddington to London Blackfriars+W45409 | On time 3:54 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h20 | 7:14 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35435 · G15111 | On time 4:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h34 | 7:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35435+W45579+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | On time 4:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h13 | 7:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
W35196+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G77284 | On time 4:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h10 | 8:00 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35198 · G15112 | On time 5:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h07 | 8:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35198+C37494+W45563 | On time 5:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h16 | 8:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35200+C37954+W45595 | On time 5:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h14 | 9:04 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35437 · C04103 | On time 8:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h06 | 12:24 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35437+W45568+C37760 | On time 8:18 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h16 | 11:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G15051 · G15118 | On time 9:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h48 | 1:08 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G15051+C37395+W45582 | On time 9:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h28 | 12:48 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35091 · W34531 · C04100 | 9:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 6h20 | 3:50 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
| W35158+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+W45726 | 5:14 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h30 | 8:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35158 · C42339 | 5:14 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h41 | 8:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35164+C38037+Tube from Bond Street (Elizabeth line) to London Bridge+C02741 | 6:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h24 | 9:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| W35164+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G88049 | 6:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h29 | 9:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35164 · C42340 | 6:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h05 | 9:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35164+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+C02741 | 6:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h24 | 9:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35164+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+C02626 | 6:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h44 | 10:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35172 · C42344 | 8:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h02 | 11:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35172+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W45719 | 8:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h21 | 11:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35172+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+C02686 | 8:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h41 | 12:04 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35172+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G88069 | 8:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h26 | 11:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35172+C38180+Tube from Bond Street (Elizabeth line) to London Bridge+W45719 | 8:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h21 | 11:44 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| W35174+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W45729 | 8:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h23 | 12:14 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| C42289+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+C02721 | 9:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h25 | 12:44 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| C42289 · C42346 | 9:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h06 | 12:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C42289+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+C02721 | 9:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h25 | 12:44 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| C42290 · C42348 | 10:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h05 | 1:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C42290+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W45721 | 10:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h24 | 1:44 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35181+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+C02735 | 11:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h24 | 2:44 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35181 · C42350 | 11:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h05 | 2:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| W35181+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+C02645 | 11:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h44 | 3:04 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35181+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G88099 | 11:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h29 | 2:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35181+C38048+Tube from Bond Street (Elizabeth line) to London Bridge+C02735 | 11:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h24 | 2:44 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| W35184 · C42352 | 12:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h05 | 3:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C42292 · C42354 | 1:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h05 | 4:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C42292+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W45723 | 1:20 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h24 | 4:44 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| C42293+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+C02717 | 2:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h23 | 5:44 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| C42293 · C42356 | 2:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h04 | 5:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| C42293+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+C02665 | 2:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h43 | 6:04 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| C42293+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G88129 | 2:21 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h28 | 5:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35191+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G88135 | 2:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h38 | 6:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W35191+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+C02660 | 2:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h53 | 6:34 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF61 but you can travel from only CHF13 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 09:22. The fastest train covers the 132 miles (213 km) distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 132 miles (213 km) |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF61 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 4:07 AM |
Last train 9:22 AM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from CHF13. 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.
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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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