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Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
$20
tomorrow
$12
Tuesday
$17
Wednesday
$12
Thursday
$17
Friday
$17
Saturday
$17

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 30m 6:10 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 10:40 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $20
National Express 4h 30m 9:10 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 1:40 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $20
National Express 5h 10m 10:50 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 4:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $20
National Express 4h 15m 6:25 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 10:40 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $20
National Express 4h 20m 9:20 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 1:40 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $20

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 30m 9:10 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 1:40 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $12
National Express 4h 20m 9:20 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 1:40 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $12
National Express 5h 10m 10:50 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 4:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $14
FlixBus 5h 10m 5:35 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 10:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $23
FlixBus 5h 25m 11:05 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 4:30 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $23

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 30m 6:10 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 10:40 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $17
National Express 4h 30m 9:10 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 1:40 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $17
National Express 5h 10m 10:50 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 4:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $17
FlixBus 5h 10m 5:35 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 10:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $22
FlixBus 5h 10m 8:30 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 1:40 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $22

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 10m 10:50 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 4:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $12
National Express 4h 55m 11:05 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 4:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $17
National Express 5h 20m 5:40 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 11:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $20
National Express 4h 50m 1:50 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 6:40 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $20
National Express 4h 30m 6:10 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 10:40 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $20

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 30m 6:10 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 10:40 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $17
National Express 5h 10m 10:50 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 4:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $17
National Express 4h 15m 6:25 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 10:40 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $17
National Express 4h 55m 11:05 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 4:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $17
National Express 5h 20m 5:40 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 11:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $20

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 20m 5:40 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 11:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $17
National Express 4h 30m 9:10 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 1:40 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $17
National Express 5h 10m 10:50 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 4:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $17
FlixBus 5h 10m 5:35 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 10:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $24
FlixBus 5h 5m 4:15 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 9:20 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $24

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 10m 10:50 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 4:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $17
National Express 4h 55m 11:05 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 4:00 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $17
National Express 4h 30m 9:10 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 1:40 AM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $20
FlixBus 5h 10m 5:35 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 10:45 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $25
FlixBus 5h 10m 8:30 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 1:40 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $25

Frequency of bus connections between London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 59 daily buses from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 25 daily coaches between London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 98 buses from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff, with 31 offers.

Facts about the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 44 times every day by bus from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus $12
Fastest Bus 4h 15m
Earliest Bus 7:55 AM
Latest Bus 11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes 44 Ø
Distance 131.4 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff

Every day, 44 buses from 2 bus companies leave London Gatwick Airport for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/26
$20
Monday 07/27
$23
Tuesday 07/28
$17
Wednesday 07/29
$17
Thursday 07/30
$17
Friday 07/31
$24
Saturday 08/01
$17
Sunday 08/02
$20
Monday 08/03
$23
Tuesday 08/04
$12
Wednesday 08/05
$12
Thursday 08/06
$14
Friday 08/07
$14
Saturday 08/08
$12
Sunday 08/09
$14
Monday 08/10
$17
Tuesday 08/11
$14
Wednesday 08/12
$22
Thursday 08/13
$12
Friday 08/14
$14
Saturday 08/15
$12
Sunday 08/16
$14
Monday 08/17
$17
Tuesday 08/18
Wednesday 08/19
$12
Thursday 08/20
Friday 08/21
$12
Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $12, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $14.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff, with $12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $20.

How to save money travelling from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff

These are the most booked bus companies between London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff from our users.

FlixBus from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price $22
Fastest Bus 4h 40m
Earliest Bus 5:35 AM
Last Bus 11:25 PM
Daily Connections 27 Ø
Found on 7/8/2026

All bus stations and stops in London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff? Or which bus companies serve the route London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff bus

How much does a London Gatwick Airport Cardiff bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 4h 30m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $69. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cardiff.

On average, how many connections are available from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff each day?

Every day, the London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 44 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff take?

The fastest shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff is offered by National Express and takes 4h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff?

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from London Gatwick Airport starts at 7:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from London Gatwick Airport for Cardiff starts at 11:25 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the London Gatwick Airport Cardiff route?

When traveling by shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the London Gatwick Airport Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the London Gatwick Airport Cardiff bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to London Gatwick Airport and to Cardiff

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to London Gatwick Airport and to Cardiff. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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