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How to get fromCardiff to CopthorneBy train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Copthorne by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    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
    4h 24m
    £74–140

  2. Bus via Cardiff North Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940
    5h 43m
    £20–33

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 201
    5h 3m
    £35–82

  4. Drive 165.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Copthornecar car 165.5 mi
    2h 53m
    £41–59

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    6h 20m
    £58–184

  6. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CWL - LGW
    6h 2m
    £73–311

Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Copthorne, West Sussex, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Copthorne Hotel via Reading, Gatwick Airport, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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