LONG DISTANCE

Cardiff to Gatwick Transfers

Around 165 miles east, no Severn toll and no change at Reading.

Forecourt charge included

The £10 cost at Gatwick Airport comes as part of the fare.
Flight tracking

Your return collection is timed to when your flight lands.
No crossing fee

This was abolished in December 2018, so the bridge does not cost anything.

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The Route

The distance from Cardiff to Gatwick is approximately 165 miles eastward via the M4 and the southern M25. This is one of the longest South Wales long distance airport transfers, and it is designed for the holiday flights that come into Gatwick rather than closer airports.

Early departures matter here, just as they do on the Birmingham route. This means that a 6am flight from Gatwick requires you to leave South Wales before dawn.

Cardiff to Gatwick

Against the train

No direct trains run on this route. You'd change at Reading, or go via Paddington and the Elizabeth line to Farringdon before heading south - and even the quickest version takes 2 hours 50 minutes.

That's a change to make with everything packed for a holiday, and for the early flights this route often serves, the first trains don't start running in time anyway.

One car leaves South Wales built around your flight time, not a timetable, and carries everyone travelling for a single fare.

Booking this route

The pick-up location, the terminal, the date & time, and the flight number are required details for collecting your car. Compare Cardiff to Heathrow transfers for long-haul flights, Gatwick transfers for the terminal end, and airport transfers in Cardiff for the local airport.

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What is included?

The toll charge of the bridge is zero, and it has been since 2018. Also, the forecourt charge of Gatwick Airport, along with the parking cost in case a driver picks you up from the Short Stay Car Park, is covered in the fare.

On returning, your flight is monitored and the pick-up is made according to the arrival, not the timetable. The first hour is free of charge, and the chauffeur is waiting in there with a sign with your name on it.

The cancellation and amendment policies are set by each individual service provider and are listed against each individual service.

FAQ

Cardiff to Gatwick: Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before booking your next long distance trip. Still curious? Our concierge team is one tap away.

Approximately 165 miles to the east, via the M4 and the southern M25.

No. Rail involves changing at Reading or going across London, taking at least 2 hours 50 minutes.

No. There were no more tolls at both crossings after December 2018.

There is no direct connection. The fastest way takes 2 hours 50 minutes, with a transfer either at Reading or through London via Paddington station to Farringdon, but nothing starts early enough for an early morning flight.

Yes, and it's common on this route because Gatwick's early morning departures leave before anything starts running in South Wales.

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