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You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
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Cardiff to Gatwick Airport
From £15.30 *
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Coach from Cardiff to Gatwick Airport
Our coaches travel from Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) to Gatwick Airport (North & South Terminals) 9 times a day.
With reliable services, low fares, and convenient travel timings, you can travel in comfort without breaking the bank. Book your cheap ticket online for the best deals on your trip journeys.
Coach from Cardiff to Gatwick Airport
Our coaches travel from Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) to Gatwick Airport (North & South Terminals) 9 times a day.
With reliable services, low fares, and convenient travel timings, you can travel in comfort without breaking the bank. Book your cheap ticket online for the best deals on your trip journeys.
| Cardiff to Gatwick journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 4 hrs 10 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £15.30 * |
| Distance (approx) | 279km |
| No. of stops | 5 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 1:40am/23:40pm |
Our Cardiff to Gatwick services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 201 service travels up to 9 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Cardiff Sophia Gardens
- Newport (Wales) Kingsway
- Bristol Bus & Coach Station
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5) Bus & Coach Station
- Gatwick Airport (North)
- Gatwick Airport (South)
Cardiff to Gatwick route map
Departing from Cardiff
Cardiff Coach Station, at Sophia Gardens, is just a 15-minute stroll through the city centre from Cardiff Rail Station.
The station is well-connected with local bus routes and has a dedicated taxi rank right outside for seamless connections and easy transfer options.
You'll find yourself close to all the city centre shops and cafés, perfect for grabbing a coffee or doing some last-minute shopping before your trip.
Read more on our Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) facilities page.
Arriving at Gatwick Airport
To make your journey as smooth as possible, we recommend arriving at the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.
Gatwick Airport offers plenty to keep you entertained while you wait for your flight.
Just minutes from both terminals, you'll discover everything from quick bites and fancy meals to shops selling travel essentials, books, clothes and treats for the little ones.
Take a look at our Gatwick Airport facilities pages for more information:
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Cardiff Coach Station at 1.40am, arriving at Gatwick North Terminal at 5.50am.
The last coach leaves from Cardiff Coach Station at 23.40pm, arriving at Gatwick North Terminal at 4.20am.
A one-way journey from Cardiff to Gatwick is available from £15.30*.
Our fastest coach journey from Cardiff to Gatwick takes 4 hrs 10 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 30.04.2025 for travel between 30.04.2025 - 27.08.2025.
