Facts about coaches from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Compare all providers like National Express, FlixBus and megabus that travel 36 times every day by bus from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport starting from £6.99!
| Cheapest Bus | £6.99 |
| Fastest Bus | 4h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 01:50 |
| Latest Coach | 23:40 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 36 Ø |
| Distance | 211.4 km |
| Coach Companies | National Express, FlixBus and megabus |
Cheapest coach connections from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport
Every day, 36 buses from 3 coach companies leave Cardiff for London Gatwick Airport: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/12/2023 and for the following days.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
27/11
£10
Tuesday
28/11
Wednesday
29/11
£12
Thursday
30/11
£12
Friday
01/12
£12
Saturday
02/12
£29
Sunday
03/12
£12
Monday
04/12
£30
Tuesday
05/12
Wednesday
06/12
£7
Thursday
07/12
£24
Friday
08/12
£12
Saturday
09/12
£12
Sunday
10/12
£16
Monday
11/12
Tuesday
12/12
£16
Wednesday
13/12
£16
Thursday
14/12
£15
Friday
15/12
Saturday
16/12
£18
Sunday
17/12
Monday
18/12
£10
Tuesday
19/12
£15
Wednesday
20/12
£15
Thursday
21/12
£18
Friday
22/12
£12
Saturday
23/12
£15
Sunday
24/12
The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport
With a price starting from £7.00, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.00.
Afternoon
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport, with £7.00. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £19.00.
How to save money travelling from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:
Book the ticket from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport are also emptier.Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport
Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport from various bus operators like National Express, FlixBus or megabus for the next days.
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FlixBus4h 30m14:45CardiffCoach Station - Sophia Gardens19:15London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
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FlixBus4h 35m06:45CardiffCoach Station - Sophia Gardens11:20London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
Economy
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FlixBus4h 25m02:45CardiffCoach Station - Sophia Gardens07:10London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
Economy
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National Express4h 20m05:40CardiffCoach Station - Sophia Gardens10:00London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
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FlixBus4h 45m10:45CardiffCoach Station - Sophia Gardens15:30London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
Economy
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FlixBus4h 40m14:45CardiffCoach Station - Sophia Gardens19:25London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
Economy
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National Express4h 0m01:50CardiffCoach Station - Sophia Gardens05:50London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
Economy
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National Express4h 25m07:30CardiffCoach Station - Sophia Gardens11:55London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
Economy
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National Express4h 15m09:25CardiffCoach Station - Sophia Gardens13:40London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
Economy
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megabus6h 45m10:40CardiffFriary Gardens17:25London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
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megabus6h 55m10:40CardiffFriary Gardens17:35London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
Economy
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megabus6h 55m10:40CardiffFriary Gardens17:35London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
Economy
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megabus6h 45m10:40CardiffFriary Gardens17:25London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
Economy
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National Express5h 20m12:50CardiffCoach Station - Sophia Gardens18:10London Gatwick AirportLondon Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
Economy
Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and London Gatwick Airport
See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and London Gatwick Airport are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday
is the busiest day, with more than 38 daily coaches from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport.
Monday
has instead the fewest connections, with only 38 daily coaches between Cardiff and London Gatwick Airport.
The busiest time of the day is the
Morning, with 84 coaches from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport, while
Evening
sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and London Gatwick Airport, with only 24 offers.
Beloved bus companies from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport
These are the most booked bus companies between Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport from our users.
National Express from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport:
| Cheapest Price | £16.00 |
| Fastest Coach | 4h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 01:50 |
| Last Coach | 23:40 |
| Daily Connections | 26 Ø |
| Found on | 01/12/2023 |
Find out more on our National Express page.
FlixBus from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport:
| Cheapest Price | £6.99 |
| Fastest Coach | 4h 25m |
| Earliest Coach | 02:45 |
| Last Coach | 14:45 |
| Daily Connections | 8 Ø |
| Found on | 30/11/2023 |
Find out more on our FlixBus page.
megabus from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport
Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport:
| Cheapest Price | £37.99 |
| Fastest Coach | 6h 40m |
| Earliest Coach | 10:40 |
| Last Coach | 10:45 |
| Daily Connections | 4 Ø |
| Found on | 30/11/2023 |
Find out more on our megabus page.
All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and London Gatwick Airport
The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Cardiff and London Gatwick Airport.
Stations
Castle Street
Castle Street 15,
Cathays High School Bus Station
Central Bus Station
Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
Sophia Gardens 2 ,
Friary Gardens
Gabalfa Interchange
North Road 213,
Gate
M4 Junction 30 ,
Ipswich Road
Kingsway Stop
Boulevard De Nantes ,
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd ,
Principality Stadium
Westgate Street ,
University
Park Place 50,
Stations
London Gatwick Airport
London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
Upper Forecourt ,
Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport
Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport? Or which bus companies serve the route Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport bus
How much does a Cardiff - London Gatwick Airport coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Cardiff - London Gatwick Airportroute is available from £6.99 and takes 4h 30m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport?
The connection Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £6.99 to £75.70. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.
How many connections are available for the Cardiff - London Gatwick Airport route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport is offered by roughly 36 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to London Gatwick Airport from Cardiff take?
The quickest transfer from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport is provided by National Express and takes 4h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £28.30. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport?
The earliest bus to London Gatwick Airport departs from Cardiff at 01:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last coach from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport?
The latest bus to London Gatwick Airport departs from Cardiff at 23:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies serve the Cardiff - London Gatwick Airport route?
Passengers looking to travel from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport can travel with National Express, FlixBus and megabus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.
Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and London Gatwick Airport?
You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and London Gatwick Airport by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct transfer: National Express, FlixBus and megabus.
What can I take with me on the bus to London Gatwick Airport from Cardiff?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Cardiff London Gatwick Airport bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Cardiff London Gatwick Airport bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the transfer from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport on your planned travel date.
Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
More bus routes from Cardiff and London Gatwick Airport
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes from Cardiff and from London Gatwick Airport. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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