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Gatwick Airport to Cardiff train prices and times

Planning a journey from Gatwick Airport to Cardiff? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £29.00, with average prices for this route around £30.50. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
04:20 Gatwick Airport	08:42 Cardiff Central	4h 22m, No direct		Find Tickets
04:41 Gatwick Airport	09:31 Cardiff Central	4h 50m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
05:11 Gatwick Airport	09:42 Cardiff Central	4h 31m, No direct		Find Tickets
05:46 Gatwick Airport	09:42 Cardiff Central	3h 56m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
05:59 Gatwick Airport	10:31 Cardiff Central	4h 32m, No direct		Find Tickets
05:59 Gatwick Airport	10:42 Paris	4h 43m, No direct		Find Tickets View More Trains

Gatwick Airport to Cardiff train route details

First train

04:20

Last train

23:22

Departure station

Gatwick Airport

Arrival station

Cardiff

Journey time

3h 43m

Distance

133 miles

Price

£29.00*

Train Operators

Elizabeth line, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Cardiff

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 Gatwick Airport to Cardiff 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 involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Gatwick Airport to Cardiff, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Gatwick Airport to Cardiff ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

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 Gatwick Airport to Cardiff more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Gatwick Airport to Cardiff train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train 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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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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