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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
- Cheapest price on Nov 16
- $53
- Average ticket price on Nov 16
- $113
- Fastest journey on Nov 16
- 3 h 4 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 16
- 3 h 7 m
- Trains on Nov 16
- 13
- 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 $113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
It's difficult to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cardiff Central (CDF) without transferring at least once.
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G2825710:49 AM 3h19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 2:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) $53 1 One-way 2 transfers- W35417+
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Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington10:26 AM 3h10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 1:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) $74 1 One-way 2 transfers - G14939+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+G26393
9:56 AM 3h20 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) $74 1 One-way 2 transfers - W34618+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+C82354
9:13 AM 3h24 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 12:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) $79 1 One-way 2 transfers - W34618+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+G88051
9:26 AM 3h11 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 12:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) $79 1 One-way 2 transfers
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8:36 AM 3h04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 11:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) $106 1 One-way 2 transfers - G15128 · W34618
9:30 AM 3h07 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 12:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) $156 1 One-way 1 transfer - G15130 · W35417
10:29 AM 3h07 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 1:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) $156 1 One-way 1 transfer - G15126 · G14937
7:59 AM 3h08 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 11:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) $208 1 One-way 1 transfer - G15127 · W34617
9:00 AM 3h10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 12:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) $156 1 One-way 1 transfer
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 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 but you can travel from only $12 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 20:19. The fastest train covers the 132 miles (213 km) distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 132 miles (213 km) |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 8:19 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Frequently asked questions about your Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trip
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Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for today, Sunday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C50048+ C82965+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | Delayed 8:31 AM 6:50 AMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h44 | 10:34 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C01228+C82969+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | Delayed 9:31 AM 7:50 AMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h43 | 11:33 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C01227+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+C82253 | Delayed 10:38 AM 9:15 AMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h19 | 12:34 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C01226+C82257+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | Delayed 11:38 AM 10:15 AMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h19 | 1:34 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C33165 · GW328500 · C50047 | On time 10:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h40 | 2:35 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C50047+X21945+C37281 | Delayed 12:38 PM 10:57 AMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h38 | 2:35 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C50047+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+C82261 | Delayed 12:38 PM 11:15 AMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h20 | 2:35 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C00183+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+C82265 | Delayed 1:38 PM 12:15 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h25 | 3:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C50046+C82267+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | Delayed 2:08 PM 12:45 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h27 | 4:12 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C50040+W45792+C36954 | Delayed 2:38 PM 12:48 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h46 | 4:34 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C50040+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+C82269 | Delayed 2:38 PM 1:15 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h19 | 4:34 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C50042+C82273+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | Delayed 3:38 PM 2:15 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h25 | 5:40 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C50043+C82275+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | Delayed 4:38 PM 2:45 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h49 | 6:34 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C50043+C82277+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | Delayed 4:38 PM 3:15 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h19 | 6:34 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C50044+C82281+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | Delayed 5:38 PM 4:15 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h19 | 7:34 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C50045+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+C82429 | Delayed 6:38 PM 4:43 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h51 | 8:34 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C50045+C82285+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | Delayed 6:38 PM 5:15 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h19 | 8:34 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W34728 · W35043+C37323+X21919 | Delayed 6:52 PM 5:25 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h08 | 9:33 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| C50039+C82289+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | Delayed 7:38 PM 6:15 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h20 | 9:35 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C01225+C83015+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | Delayed 8:38 PM 7:12 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h25 | 10:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| C01224+G26107+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | Delayed 9:38 PM 8:15 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h19 | 11:34 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
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FAQs: Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Popular train stations from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Most Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains use the Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Cardiff Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Cardiff Central (CDF) 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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