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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport

Showing times and prices for Jul 19

Cheapest price

$62

Average price

$93

Fastest journey

3 h 11 m

Average duration

3 h 19 m

Trains per day

Distance

212 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for London Gatwick Airport on Sat, Jul 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jul 19 the direct trains cover the 212 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .

On Sat, Jul 19 the slowest trains will take 3 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

08:53AM3h15

Cardiff Central (CDF)

12:08PMLondon Gatwick Airport

$621One-way

0 transfers

05:14AM3h20

Cardiff Central (CDF)

08:34AMLondon Gatwick Airport

$741One-way

0 transfers

08:23AM3h11

Cardiff Central (CDF)

11:34AMLondon Gatwick Airport

$851One-way

0 transfers

09:18AM3h16

Cardiff Central (CDF)

12:34PMLondon Gatwick Airport

$861One-way

0 transfers

07:23AM3h32

Cardiff Central (CDF)

10:55AMLondon Gatwick Airport

$1581One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €35.

Distance: 131 miles (211 km)

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus
€80 Average price	€23 Average price Cheapest
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport

United Kingdom

Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $17 (€13) by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $17 (€13)

Distance

131 miles (211 km)

Average train duration

2h 53m

Cheapest ticket price

$43 (€35)

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 4m

First train

06:49

Last train

18:18

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $17 (€13)

Train companies: Great Western Rail and first_great_western from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) trains

Great Western Rail and first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from $46 (€37). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train information with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 3 h 7 min
Cheapest Price: $46

FAQs: Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London 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 (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport.

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as $45 (€36) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is $110 (€88); 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 (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train travel time is 3 h 3 min for the 131 mile (211 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 4: 07 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 8: 20 PM.

There are 10 trains a day from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Cardiff Central (CDF) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 20 PM.

A trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Cardiff Central (CDF) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is December.

You have options as you can travel between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 2 different ways: train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport

Cardiff

London

Cardiff Central Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

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

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

Shopping

Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store

Parking

Car Park: Brewery Car park

Dining

Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
Pret a Manger
Tesco Express

Taxis

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

Accessibility

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

Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Hotel

Clayton Hotel Cardiff
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Travelodge Cardiff Central

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.

Ticket Office

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

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
Storage CCTV: Yes

Public transit options for Cardiff Central

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)