The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 17 m
Buses per day
41
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 41 buses that leave Cardiff for London Gatwick Airport every day 37 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 212 km distance in an average of 4 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX2013:404h10Cardiff, Sophia Gardens7:50London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£141One-way0 changes
NX2011:504h10Cardiff, Sophia Gardens6:00London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£141One-way0 changes
NX20116:404h50Cardiff, Sophia Gardens21:30London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£161One-way0 changes
NX20123:404h50Cardiff, Sophia Gardens4:30London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£191One-way0 changes
FlixBus4:404h55Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)9:35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£221One-way0 changes
NX2013:404h10Cardiff, Sophia Gardens7:50London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£141One-way0 changes
NX2011:504h10Cardiff, Sophia Gardens6:00London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£141One-way0 changes
NX20114:404h20Cardiff, Sophia Gardens19:00London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£411One-way0 changes
NX2015:404h20Cardiff, Sophia Gardens10:00London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£411One-way0 changes
NX20111:404h25Cardiff, Sophia Gardens16:05London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£411One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 212 km
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport coaches for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX507 · NX025 | 6:05 Cardiff, University | 7h10 | 13:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 6:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h05 | 11:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h55 | 11:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX509 · NX025 | 6:50 Cardiff, University | 7h25 | 14:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 7:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h00 | 12:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h50 | 12:35 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX509 · NX025 | 8:38 Cardiff, University | 6h42 | 15:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 8:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h55 | 13:35 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h05 | 13:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX507 · NX025 | 9:23 Cardiff, University | 7h02 | 16:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 9:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h00 | 14:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h50 | 14:35 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX509 · NX025 | 10:08 Cardiff, University | 7h27 | 17:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h50 | 15:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h00 | 15:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX509 · NX025 | 11:38 Cardiff, University | 7h07 | 18:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h05 | 16:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h55 | 16:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX507 · NX025 | 12:23 Cardiff, University | 7h17 | 19:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 12:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h10 | 17:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h20 | 18:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX509 · NX025 | 13:53 Cardiff, University | 7h17 | 21:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 14:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h00 | 19:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:50 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h10 | 20:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h55 | 21:35 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 5h05 | 21:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX216 · NX200 | 18:15 Cardiff, University | 5h00 | 23:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX509 · NX025 | 19:53 Cardiff, University | 6h02 | 1:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX216 · NX201 | 22:15 Cardiff, University | 6h15 | 4:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 23:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h35 | 4:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h45 | 4:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 29 August | |||||
FlixBus | 0:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h35 | 5:20 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h45 | 5:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 1:50 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h10 | 6:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h50 | 7:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h40 | 6:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h50 | 8:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h40 | 7:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 3:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h10 | 7:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h55 | 9:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 4h45 | 9:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | 5:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 4h20 | 10:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport
Buses from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport run on average 33 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 27 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:40, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 212 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 212 km |
Average bus duration 4h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 0:40 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Cardiff to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and London Gatwick Airport
Most Cardiff to London Gatwick Airport buses use the Cardiff, Sophia Gardens to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and London Gatwick Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff, Sophia Gardens from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens bus station facilities and services
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens. ATMs are available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens: Basic accessibility features available.
Getting to Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) bus station facilities and services
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens). ATMs are available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens): Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
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