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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- CHF 53
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- CHF 94
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 3 h 4 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 3 h 7 m
- Trains on Nov 04
- 12
- Distance
- 212 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around CHF 94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF 53.
It's difficult to get from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) without transferring at least once.
G14939+
C37199+
W454139:06 AM 4h10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) CHF 53 1 One-way 2 transfers- G14939+
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
G263939:56 AM 3h20 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) CHF 53 1 One-way 2 transfers - G14938+W45403+C37299
8:36 AM 3h04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 11:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) CHF 61 1 One-way 2 transfers - W35417+G26396+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington
10:26 AM 3h10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 1:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) CHF 66 1 One-way 2 transfers - W34618+W45413+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington
9:06 AM 3h31 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 12:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) CHF 70 1 One-way 2 transfers
- G14938+W45403+C37299
8:36 AM 3h04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 11:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) CHF 61 1 One-way 2 transfers - G15130 · W35417
10:29 AM 3h07 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 1:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) CHF 129 1 One-way 1 transfer - G15128 · W34618
9:30 AM 3h07 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 12:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) CHF 129 1 One-way 1 transfer - G15126 · G14937
7:59 AM 3h08 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 11:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) CHF 173 1 One-way 1 transfer - G15127 · W34617
9:00 AM 3h10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) 12:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) CHF 129 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF 37 but you can travel from only CHF 10 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:46, the last at 20:19. The fastest train covers the 131 miles (212 km) distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 131 miles (212 km) |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF 37 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 4:46 AM |
Last train 8:19 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Frequently asked questions about your London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) trip
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G26442+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+G14943 | On time 4:56 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h18 | 8:14 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G15143 · G14943 | 4:59 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h15 | 8:14 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, November 4 | |||||
| G15126 · G14937 | 7:59 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h08 | 11:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| G14938+W45403+C37299 | 8:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h04 | 11:40 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W34617+W32906+C37096 | 8:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h21 | 12:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G15127 · W34617 | 9:00 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h10 | 12:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W34618+W45413+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington | 9:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h31 | 12:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G14939+C37199+W45413 | 9:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h10 | 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W34618+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+G88051 | 9:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h11 | 12:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G15128 · W34618 | 9:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h07 | 12:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| G14939+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+G26393 | 9:56 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h20 | 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G15129 · G14939 | 9:59 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h17 | 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
| W35417+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+G26396 | 10:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h10 | 1:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| G15130 · W35417 | 10:29 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h07 | 1:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 transfer | |
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Popular train stations from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Most London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains use the Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Cardiff Central station pair. Use this guide to compare London Gatwick Airport 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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