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
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.
It's difficult to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cardiff Central (CDF) without transferring at least once.
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)
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€119 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 4:11 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h28 | 7:39 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 4:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h20 | 7:39 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 4:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h36 | 8:08 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
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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 |
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:
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