How to get from Gatwick to Cardiff
- 222 km as the crow flies
- 111 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
4h 40m
direct
Bus
€20
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Gatwick to Cardiff. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 222 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
222 km
Gatwick to Cardiff: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Gatwick → Cardiff Castlebus
FlixBus·4h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Gatwick to Cardiff
FlixBus runs 111 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 111 | 00:15 | 23:25 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Gatwick to Cardiff works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Gatwick to Cardiff Castle, about 4h 40m. In total it's roughly €20 over 4h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Gatwick to Cardiff: common questions
How long does it take to get from Gatwick to Cardiff?
The most useful route takes about 4h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Gatwick to Cardiff?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:15 and the last at 23:25, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Gatwick to Cardiff?
111 a day with FlixBus, between 00:15 and 23:25.
How far is Cardiff from Gatwick?
About 222 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Gatwick to Cardiff cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €20. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Gatwick to Cardiff?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Gatwick to Cardiff without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Cardiff?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026