Trains tickets from Gatwick to Cardiff

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TomorrowJun 16
from $159
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Gatwick
    Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Gatwick
    Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Gatwick
    Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Gatwick
    Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Gatwick
    Departure location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Gatwick to Cardiff.

Bus
Average Price$15 - $100Average Duration4h 35m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$106 - $317Average Duration3h 9m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$14 - $35Average Duration3h
9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Gatwick to Cardiff

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1.4carpool per day
3hAverage Duration
$14Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Train Gatwick to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$195
Average train trip duration3h 9m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure7:00am
Distance133 miles (213 km)
Latest train departure7:26pm

Gatwick to Cardiff Train

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

Best price found
06/13
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06/14
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Today
$151
06/16
$151
06/17
$151
06/18
$122
06/19
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06/20
$119
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gatwick to Cardiff was searched and found on Jun 20, 2025 with a price of $119

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Gatwick to Cardiff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $119 to $287 for a train ticket from Gatwick to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $119 which is on 2025-06-20.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Gatwick to Cardiff is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Cardiff, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Gatwick and Cardiff, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Gatwick to Cardiff.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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