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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Showing times and prices for 15 May
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£76
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
212 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Cardiff Central (CDF) for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 212 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 48 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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Cardiff Central (CDF)08:55London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
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Cardiff Central (CDF)12:30London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£791One-way
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Cardiff Central (CDF)11:34London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£821One-way
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Cardiff Central (CDF)12:30London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£791One-way
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Cardiff Central (CDF)11:34London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£821One-way
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Cardiff Central (CDF)08:55London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£681One-way
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11
Distance 211 km |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 10 |
Train providers 1 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 14:20 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11
Train companies: Great Western Rail and first_great_western trains Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Travel between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from £33 with Omio’s train partners Great Western Rail and first_great_western! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Train information from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with Great Western Rail:
- Average Duration: 3 h 7 min
- Cheapest Price: £33
FAQs: Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train
FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as £32 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is £78; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is on average 3 h 3 min for the 131 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 04: 07. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 20: 20.
There are 10 trains a day from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the trip from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can take a train with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 20.
A trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Cardiff Central (CDF) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Cardiff Central (CDF) including taking a train or coach.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff Central (CDF) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
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Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
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