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Cardiff to Gatwick trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Gatwick takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Gatwick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 14m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train Reading - Gatwick Airport
3h 33m
£70–134

Cardiff to Gatwick train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 160.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Gatwick, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Gatwick Airport via Reading in around 3h 33m.

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