What is the distance between Gatwick and Cardiff?

Gatwick and Cardiff are 132 miles (212 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gatwick to Cardiff?

If you're headed to Cardiff from Gatwick, chances are that your bus will depart from London Gatwick Airport and arrive at Sophia Gardens. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cardiff?

Once in Cardiff, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cardiff International White Water, Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Park, St John the Baptist Church and Cardiff Castle.

Bus Gatwick to Cardiff from $12 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gatwick to Cardiff on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	4h 40m	4:45pm	Sophia Gardens	Cheapest
Bus	6:25pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 55m	10:20pm	Cardiff Gate (Event services only, Coach Park)	Fastest
Bus	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	5h 10m	11:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	5h 10m	11:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	5h 10m	11:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	6:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	5h 25m	12:05pm	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	6:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	5h 25m	12:05pm	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	4h 35m	12:25pm	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 10:46 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Gatwick to Cardiff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

132 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $83	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$121 - $306	Average Duration3h 8m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $28	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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.

February 1, 2024

Coach punctual arriving on time,polite driver,smooth drive.Coach clean and comfortable.

Geoffrey M.

December 9, 2023

My phone was stolen with my bank cards and bus details, but driver wasn't helpfull, got home another way.

Peter G.

December 8, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Gatwick and Cardiff?

Stops in Gatwick

A - London Gatwick Airport

Stops in Cardiff

A - Sophia Gardens

B - Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)

C - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

D - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gatwick to Cardiff by bus

What is the distance between Gatwick and Cardiff?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gatwick to Cardiff?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cardiff?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/10

$26

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$26

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$26

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$21

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$26

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$21

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$26

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$17

The cheapest trip from Gatwick to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $17

To 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 $17 to $106 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 $17 which is on 2025-11-17.