London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for 20 Apr

Cheapest price

£58

Average price

£60

Fastest journey

3 h 8 m

Average duration

3 h 16 m

Trains per day

Distance

212 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 (LGW) to Cardiff will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for Cardiff every day 5 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 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 8 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 22 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.

10:153h19

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

13:34Cardiff

£581One-way

0 changes

09:153h18

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

12:33Cardiff

£581One-way

0 changes

09:113h23

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

12:34Cardiff

£611One-way

0 changes

12:453h32

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

16:17Cardiff

£621One-way

0 changes

10:193h15

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

13:34Cardiff

£621One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m.

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3h 50m average duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 30m average duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff

United Kingdom

Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £14 by bus.

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 £14

Distance

211 km

Average train duration

3h 20m

Cheapest ticket price

£41

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 2m

First train

07:26

Last train

21:19

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £14

Train companies: Great Western Rail, Southern and first_great_western trains London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff

You can travel by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff with Great Western Rail, Southern and first_great_western for as low as £34. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

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.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff train information with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 2 h 57 min
Cheapest Price: £34

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Train information from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff with Southern:

Average Duration: 4 h 12 min
Cheapest Price: £231
Southern frequency: 12 a day

FAQs: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff train

FAQs: Travel by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff.

Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff can start from as little as £32 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff is £71; 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cardiff is on average 3 h for the 131 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff leaves at 05: 46. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff leaves at 20: 19.

There are 7 trains a day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff which require at least one change with Great Western Rail, first_great_western or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the route from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff you can take a train with Great Western Rail, first_great_western or Thameslink. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 19.

A trip to Cardiff from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff by train is June.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cardiff

London

Cardiff

Cardiff Central Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom

Phone Number

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.

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

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)