The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 7 m
Buses per day
69
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 69 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Cardiff Central (CDF) every day 63 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 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 10 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.
FlixBus23:154h15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South3:30Newport, Queensway£171One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:154h30London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South19:45Newport, Queensway£171One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:255h00Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)20:25Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)£171One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:305h10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South13:40Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)£171One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:404h40Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)2:20Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)£171One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:454h05Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)0:50Newport, Queensway£201One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:254h05Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)3:30Newport, Queensway£171One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:404h05Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)1:45Newport, Queensway£171One-way0 changes
FlixBus19:404h10Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)23:50Newport, Queensway£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:304h10Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)22:40Newport, Queensway£181One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry for London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 212 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Ferry |
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £62 Average Price | £21 Average Price |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) coaches for today, Wednesday 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX201 | Delayed 21:50 11:50London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h55 | 16:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | Delayed 21:50 13:50London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h50 | 18:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | Delayed 21:50 16:00London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h00 | 21:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h25 | 21:40 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h00 | 22:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h15 | 21:40 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h50 | 22:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | Delayed 21:50 18:10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h30 | 22:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h55 | 23:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h20 | 22:40 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h45 | 23:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h10 | 22:40 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h20 | 23:50 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h55 | 0:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h45 | 0:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h10 | 23:50 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h50 | 1:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h15 | 0:50 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h40 | 1:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h05 | 0:50 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | Delayed 21:50 21:10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h30 | 1:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h15 | 1:45 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h50 | 2:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h40 | 2:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h05 | 1:45 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | On time 22:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h10 | 4:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h15 | 3:30 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h50 | 4:05 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h40 | 4:05 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h05 | 3:30 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX209 · NX216 | 1:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h40 | 7:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 5:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h10 | 10:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h30 | 10:05 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | Delayed 10:50 5:40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h20 | 11:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h20 | 10:05 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 5h00 | 10:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX202 | On time 6:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h40 | 12:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 7:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h30 | 11:30 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h10 | 12:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h20 | 11:30 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 5h00 | 12:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | Delayed 10:50 7:40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h45 | 12:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h10 | 13:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h30 | 13:00 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 5h00 | 13:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h20 | 13:00 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h30 | 14:00 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h20 | 14:00 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | Delayed 10:50 9:50London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h35 | 14:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX202 | 10:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h45 | 16:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h40 | 15:45 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h25 | 16:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 5h15 | 16:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h30 | 15:45 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | On time 11:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h55 | 16:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 · NX202 | 12:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h55 | 18:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 13:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h40 | 17:55 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h20 | 18:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 5h10 | 18:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h30 | 17:55 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | On time 13:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h50 | 18:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 · NX202 | 14:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h55 | 20:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 14:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h35 | 18:50 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h15 | 19:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 5h05 | 19:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h25 | 18:50 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h30 | 19:45 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h10 | 20:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 5h00 | 20:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h20 | 19:45 Newport, Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | On time 16:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h00 | 21:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | On time 18:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h30 | 22:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX202 | On time 19:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h40 | 0:50 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
NX201 | On time 21:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h30 | 1:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | On time 22:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h10 | 4:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 59 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 38 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:55, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 212 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 212 km |
Average bus duration 4h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 59 |
Direct buses 38 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 3:55 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Oxford Bus Company from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)You can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Oxford Bus Company for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Cardiff Central (CDF), 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.
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