The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 35 m
Buses per day
56
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff 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 will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 56 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Cardiff every day 35 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 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 40 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.
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Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff 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 train which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 212 km
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price |
5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff coaches for today, Wednesday 25 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 08:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h10 | 13:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 5h00 | 13:40 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX202 | On time 10:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h50 | 16:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
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 | |
NX210 · NX202 | On time 12:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h55 | 18:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
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 | |
NX210 · NX202 | On time 14:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h55 | 20:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
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 | 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 | 17:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h00 | 22:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h50 | 22:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h55 | 23:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h45 | 23:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h55 | 00:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h45 | 00:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h50 | 01:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h40 | 01:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h50 | 02:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h40 | 02:20 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 · NX216 | 23:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h35 | 05:40 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 23:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h50 | 04:05 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:25 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h40 | 04:05 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
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NX209 · NX216 | 01:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h40 | 07:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
NX209 · NX216 | 01:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h25 | 07:35 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX507 | On time 04:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h10 | 12:05 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 05:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h10 | 10:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | Delayed 07:50 05:40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h20 | 11:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 05:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 5h00 | 10:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX202 | 06:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h40 | 12:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX507 | On time 06:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h15 | 13:55 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 07:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h10 | 12:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:10 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 5h00 | 12:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | Delayed 07:50 07:40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h45 | 12:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX210 · NX202 | 07:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h20 | 14:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX509 | On time 09:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h05 | 16:15 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
NX201 | On time 09:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h35 | 14:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX507 | On time 10:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h00 | 17:10 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX509 | On time 11:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h15 | 18:25 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
NX201 | On time 11:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h55 | 16:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX507 | On time 12:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h25 | 19:35 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX509 | On time 13:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h10 | 20:20 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
NX201 | On time 13:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h50 | 18:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX507 | On time 14:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h00 | 21:10 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX509 | On time 15:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h35 | 22:35 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX507 | On time 15:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h35 | 23:30 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
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 · NX509 | On time 18:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h35 | 00:50 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX509 | On time 20:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h35 | 03:10 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 1 change | |
NX201 | On time 21:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h30 | 01:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 | On time 22:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h10 | 04:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff
Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff run on average 43 times per day, taking around 4h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 23 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:40, the last at 23:20. The fastest coach covers the 212 km distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 212 km |
Average bus duration 4h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 43 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 04:40 |
Last bus 23:20 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, United Minibuses, Oxford Bus Company, Metrobus from London Gatwick Airport to CardiffYou can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, United Minibuses, Oxford Bus Company, Metrobus 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 coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff 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, 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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