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Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Gatwick Airport

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11:20AMCardiff Central2h48 02:08PMGatwick Airport

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11:20AMCardiff Central3h25 02:45PMGatwick Airport

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Train schedule from Cardiff Central to Gatwick Airport

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11:20AMCardiff Central2h48 02:08PMGatwick Airport

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11:20AMCardiff Central3h25 02:45PMGatwick Airport

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12:20PMCardiff Central3h25 03:45PMGatwick Airport

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01:20PMCardiff Central2h48 04:08PMGatwick Airport

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01:20PMCardiff Central3h25 04:45PMGatwick Airport

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02:20PMCardiff Central2h48 05:08PMGatwick Airport

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02:20PMCardiff Central3h25 05:45PMGatwick Airport

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03:17PMCardiff Central2h51 06:08PMGatwick Airport

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03:17PMCardiff Central3h28 06:45PMGatwick Airport

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04:20PMCardiff Central2h48 07:08PMGatwick Airport

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04:20PMCardiff Central3h25 07:45PMGatwick Airport

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05:20PMCardiff Central2h48 08:08PMGatwick Airport

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05:20PMCardiff Central3h26 08:46PMGatwick Airport

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06:20PMCardiff Central3h00 09:20PMGatwick Airport

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06:20PMCardiff Central3h33 09:53PMGatwick Airport

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Fastest train times from Cardiff Central to Gatwick Airport

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Fastest Journey

2 h 48 m

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2 h 48 m

Trains per day

Distance

213 km

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Overview: Train from Cardiff Central to Gatwick Airport

	Distance	131 miles (212 km)
	Train frequency	38 a day
	Direct train	No
	Train companies	Great Western Railway

Trains from Cardiff Central to Gatwick Airport cover the 131 miles (212 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 8 min with our travel partners like Great Western Railway. Normally, there are 38 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Cardiff Central and arrive in Gatwick Airport.

Travel Tips: Trains from Cardiff Central to Gatwick Airport

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Gatwick Airport easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff Central to Gatwick Airport.

When traveling this route you should expect the distance between Cardiff Central and Gatwick Airport by train to be approximately 131 miles (212 km).

On average the Cardiff Central to Gatwick Airport train time is 3 h 8 min covering the 131 mile (212 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Cardiff Central and arriving in Gatwick Airport.

Passengers board their train most frequently from Cardiff Central and travel around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from the city center to this train station.

Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Gatwick Airport and need to travel approximately 4.8 miles (7.8 km) from the train station to the city center in Gatwick Airport.

Take the Cardiff Central to Gatwick Airport train with Great Western Railway. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey to Gatwick Airport from Cardiff Central as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The average number of trains departing Cardiff Central for Gatwick Airport is 38 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.

The first Cardiff Central to Gatwick Airport train departs at 5: 07 AM and the last train from Cardiff Central to Gatwick Airport leaves at 9: 20 PM. Check out the most up-to-date train schedule from Cardiff Central to Gatwick Airport on Omio and find the best time to travel to your destination.

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

Shopping

Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store

Dining

Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen | Pret a Manger | Tesco Express

Car Rentals

Avis | Enterprise | Europcar

Information Desk

Helpline Contact: 03333 211202 | Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens

Accessibility

There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.

Trains arriving to Gatwick Airport

Address

Gatwick Railway Station, Gatwick Airport, Crawley, RH6 0RD, United Kingdom

Phone

+44 3457114141

Distance from Gatwick Airport to city center

4.8 miles (7.8 km)

Ticket Office Hours

24/7

How to get to this station?

Bus lines: GH1, 17, 18
Train lines: Thameslink, Brighton Main Line, Gatwick Express, Redhill Line, Mainline East, Mainline West
Onward travel information: Available from airport.
Location for Rail Replacement Services: The upper level of the bus station

Nearest Airport

London Gatwick Airport
1 miles (1 km)

How to get to nearest airport?

The airport can be reached from the station by public transit in 5 minutes via the inter-terminal shuttle.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

ATM

Located outside the station as well as on concourse.

Taxi

Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex

Lockers

Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06: 00 until 18: 00.

Parking

Opening Hours: 24/7 Parking space: 1900 (including handicapped parking spaces) Parking Pricing: £8. 00 for 1 hour | £25. 00 for 1 day

Dining

Costa Coffee | KFC | McDonald's

Car Rentals

Information Desk

Located inside the main terminal.

Accessibility

Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.

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