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Gatwick to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gatwick and Cardiff takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Gatwick to Cardiff. 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 21m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train Gatwick Airport - Reading
  2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 26m
£68–132

Gatwick to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Gatwick and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 160.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 3h 26m.

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