Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train with Great Western Rail

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

Showing times and prices for Jul 16

Cheapest price

$196

Average price

$219

Fastest journey

3 h 20 m

Average duration

3 h 28 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

213 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around $219 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $196.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cardiff Central (CDF) without transferring at least once.

Great Western RailP08603 · P08233
05:11AM3h28
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
08:39AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$1961One-way
1 transfer
ThameslinkY36667+Tfl RailP07936+Great Western RailP08234
05:32AM3h36
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
09:08AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$2301One-way
2 transfers
ThameslinkY36664+Tfl RailP06554+Great Western RailP08233
05:19AM3h20
Gatwick Airport (GTW)
08:39AMCardiff Central (CDF)
$2301One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 train which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €39.

Distance: 131 miles (212 km)

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€119

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€18

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3h 21m

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2h 51m

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5h 34m

Average total duration

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Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 16
Last updated at 4:11 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
great_westernP08603 · P08233
On time
4:11 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h28
7:39 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
1 transfer
thameslinkY36664+tfl_railP06554+great_westernP08233
On time
4:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h20
7:39 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2 transfers
thameslinkY36667+tfl_railP07936+great_westernP08234
On time
4:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h36
8:08 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
2 transfers

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

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

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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) 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 $19 (€15)
Distance
131 miles (212 km)
Average train duration
2h 51m
Cheapest ticket price
$48 (€39)
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
3h 5m
First train
04:11
Last train
19:36
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 $19 (€15)

Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western and Southern from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains

Find the best trains to Cardiff Central (CDF) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) with Omio's travel partners Great Western Rail, first_great_western and Southern from $43 (€35). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

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.

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

  • Average Duration: 3 h
  • Cheapest Price: $43

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