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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£114
Fastest journey
3 h 37 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £114 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
To travel from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) you need to make at least one change.
G26287+
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+
W354179:024h34Gatwick Airport (GTW)13:36Cardiff Central (CDF)£591One-way2 changes
W45479+
C38380+W354179:463h50Gatwick Airport (GTW)13:36Cardiff Central (CDF)£591One-way2 changes- W34624+G28257+C3847810:493h48Gatwick Airport (GTW)14:37Cardiff Central (CDF)£591One-way2 changes
- G26292+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+W3462410:024h35Gatwick Airport (GTW)14:37Cardiff Central (CDF)£591One-way2 changes
- W34618+W45601+C382388:014h36Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:37Cardiff Central (CDF)£631One-way2 changes
- G15125 · G149367:003h37Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:37Cardiff Central (CDF)£1661One-way1 change
- G15133 · W3541811:593h37Gatwick Airport (GTW)15:36Cardiff Central (CDF)£1161One-way1 change
- G15129 · W354179:593h37Gatwick Airport (GTW)13:36Cardiff Central (CDF)£1161One-way1 change
- G15127 · W346189:003h37Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:37Cardiff Central (CDF)£1161One-way1 change
- G15131 · W3462410:593h38Gatwick Airport (GTW)14:37Cardiff Central (CDF)£1161One-way1 change
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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£61 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 7 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G15125 · G14936 | 7:00 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h37 | 10:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G14954 · G15495+C37246+W45437 | 7:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h03 | 11:19 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
| G15126 · G14938 | 7:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h41 | 11:40 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W34618+C38238+W45601 | 8:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h36 | 12:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| W45435+G14956 · G15496+C37160 | 8:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h01 | 12:17 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
| W34618+W45478+C38283 | 8:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h51 | 12:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G15127 · W34618 | 9:00 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h37 | 12:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
W35067+ G01102+G26287+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 9:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h23 | 13:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
| W35417+G26287+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 9:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h34 | 13:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| W45424+G14957 · G15497+C38339 | 9:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h06 | 13:22 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
| W45479+W35417+C38380 | 9:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h50 | 13:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G15129 · W35417 | 9:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h37 | 13:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G26292+W34624+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 10:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h35 | 14:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G26292+W35069+G01107+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 10:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h23 | 14:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
| W45428+C38422+G14958 · G15498 | 10:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h00 | 14:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
| G28257+C38478+W34624 | 10:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h48 | 14:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G15131 · W34624 | 10:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h38 | 14:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W45548+C37363+G14960 · G15499 | 11:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h16 | 15:22 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
| W45548+C37363+W35418 | 11:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h30 | 15:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+W35071+G01109+ G77277 | 11:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h15 | 15:25 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
| W45425+C38505+G14960 · G15499 | 11:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h06 | 15:22 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
| W45467+C38542+W35418 | 11:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h50 | 15:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G15133 · W35418 | 11:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h37 | 15:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W45434+C38581+G14962 · G15500 | 12:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h00 | 16:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
| W32926+C38203+W34630 | 12:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h19 | 16:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G15137 · W34634 | 13:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h38 | 17:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W45423+C38349+G14965 · G15502 | 14:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h56 | 18:12 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
| G26428+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+W34637 | 14:56 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h41 | 18:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| G15139 · W34637 | 14:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h38 | 18:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W32978+C37345+G14942 | 15:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h32 | 19:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 changes | |
| W32978+C37345+G14966 · G15503 | 15:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h17 | 19:23 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:22, the last at 19:19. The fastest train covers the 212 km distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 212 km |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 6:22 |
Last train 19:19 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Great Western Railway (GWR), Southern from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsGreat Western Railway, Thameslink, Great Western Railway (GWR), Southern trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff Central (CDF) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) by train. 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 train, 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff Central (CDF)
Most London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains use the London Paddington to Cardiff Central station pair. Use this guide to compare London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff Central (CDF) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
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