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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Sophia Gardens | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park) | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Sophia Gardens | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sophia Gardens | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sophia Gardens | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cardiff to Gatwick
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Gatwick. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The service is praised for being simple and stress-free, with customers happy about arriving ahead of schedule. Passengers appreciate the spacious seating and cleanliness of the buses, as well as friendly drivers. Despite occasional lateness, overall experiences are positive with amenities like WiFi available on board.
National Express Cardiff Gatwick recent customer reviews
The drivers card wasn't working when drivers changed at Newport. Driver had to obtain code from DVLA which took ages and then we got stuck.in traffic.. I was an hour late getting to the airport!
Angela H.
Very happy as had plenty of room don’t know what it would have been like if I had someone next to me
Kay C.
Despite lateness and of course an accident on the road that wasn't their fault AMAZING trip, lovely bus driver, 5 stars! AND there was WiFi.
Cat S.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cardiff to Gatwick
How far is Gatwick from Cardiff by coach?
The distance between Cardiff and Gatwick by coach is approximately 132 miles (212 km).
Is there a way to reach Gatwick from Cardiff without a car?
The best way to go from Cardiff to Gatwick without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Gatwick was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £14To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Gatwick as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £14 to £81 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Gatwick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-11-24.
