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Outbound fromGatwick Airport to Cardiff Queen Street by train
It takes an average of 5h 0m to travel from Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Queen Street by train, over a distance of around 132 miles (212 km). There are normally 42 trains per day travelling from Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Queen Street and tickets for this journey start from £60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:16 | |
| Departure station | Gatwick Airport | |
| Arrival station | Cardiff Queen Street | |
| Journey time | From 3h 9m | |
| Distance | 132 miles (212 km) | |
| Frequency | 42 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Transport for Wales, Southern |
Taking the train from Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Queen Street in 3 hours 9 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Queen Street? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours to travel the 132 miles (212 km) from Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Queen Street by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 9 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 42 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or South Western Railway to Cardiff Queen Street. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Queen Street in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £60.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Cardiff Queen Street by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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