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Explore cheap prices from Cardiff to Gatwick Airport

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Cardiff to Gatwick Airport, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

£29.00

Thu22May

£29.00

Fri23May

£29.00

Sat24May

£29.00

Sun25May

£29.00

Mon26May

£18.25

Tue27May

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Wed28May

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Cardiff to Gatwick Airport train prices and times

Looking to travel from Cardiff to Gatwick Airport? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £18.25, with average prices for this route around £51.00.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Thu, May 22
From £29.00
Fri, May 23
From £29.00
Sat, May 24
From £29.00
Sun, May 25
From £29.00
Mon, May 26
From £29.00
Tue, May 27
From £18.25
Wed, May 28

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
05:07 Cardiff Central	08:34 Gatwick Airport	3h 27m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
05:07 Cardiff Central	08:55 Gatwick Airport	3h 48m, No direct		Find Tickets
05:54 Cardiff Central	08:54 Gatwick Airport	3h 0m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
05:54 Cardiff Central	09:26 Gatwick Airport	3h 32m, No direct		Find Tickets
06:24 Cardiff Central	09:34 Gatwick Airport	3h 10m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
06:24 Cardiff Central	09:55 Paris	3h 31m, No direct		Find Tickets View More Trains

Cardiff to Gatwick Airport train route details

First train

05:07

Last train

23:34

Departure station

Cardiff

Arrival station

Gatwick Airport

Journey time

3h 0m

Distance

133 miles

Price

£18.25*

Train Operators

Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Gatwick Airport

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff to Gatwick Airport can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cardiff to Gatwick Airport, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff to Gatwick Airport ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Cardiff to Gatwick Airport more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cardiff to Gatwick Airport train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Cardiff to Gatwick Airport with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.

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