Cardiff to Gatwick bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 18 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Cardiff at 01:40h, arriving at Gatwick at 05:50h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:40h, arriving at 04:30h the following day.
Departure station and country
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Arrival station and country
Gatwick, United Kingdom
Travel Distance
177 mi
Average Trip Duration
04h 35min
Total Departures
18
Popular Operators
National Express
Lowest Price
£23
Transportation Options
Coach
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Traveling by coach from Cardiff to Gatwick
The shortest travel distance between Cardiff and Gatwick is 177 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 01:40 has a travel time of 04:10h.
The longest travel time on the route is 05:00h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Gatwick earlier, there
are 2 overnight coaches from Cardiff to Gatwick.
The overnight coaches depart between and 23:40 and arrive between 04:20 and 04:30
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Cardiff to Gatwick route
National Express is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 313 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.
Over 313 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Cardiff to Gatwick. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below.
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