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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 | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Sophia Gardens | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Sophia Gardens | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Sophia Gardens | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Sophia Gardens | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Gatwick to Cardiff
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Passengers generally appreciate the punctuality, cleanliness, and comfort of the buses. The staff is often described as polite and helpful. However, some users mentioned issues with air conditioning being too strong at night and occasional delays due to high demand or external factors like rail strikes.
National Express Gatwick Cardiff recent customer reviews
Quiet trip. Good coach. Spacious. Some waste of time at Heathrow. Nothing really bad.
Rafael L.
Coach punctual arriving on time,polite driver,smooth drive.Coach clean and comfortable.
Geoffrey M.
My phone was stolen with my bank cards and bus details, but driver wasn't helpfull, got home another way.
Peter G.
Where are the popular stops in Gatwick and Cardiff?
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Gatwick to Cardiff
How far is Cardiff from Gatwick by coach?
The journey from Gatwick to Cardiff by coach covers an approximate distance of 132 miles (212 km).
What is the best way to go from Gatwick to Cardiff without a car?
You can reach Cardiff from Gatwick by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. 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 Gatwick to Cardiff was searched and found on 18 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 Gatwick to Cardiff as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £14 to £81 for a bus ticket from Gatwick to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-11-21.
