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Gatwick to & from West of England & South Wales
Public Transport Options Bristol, Cardiff, Swansea, Exeter, Plymouth Areas

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There is a choice of direct public transport options from Gatwick to South Wales and West of England.
Flights also operate direct from Plymouth to London Gatwick in addition to the rail and coach options the vast majority will use.

National Express coaches run economical services to most major towns and cities in Southern England, however many of the services operate via Heathrow adding to the time taken.
The rail network again is faster and more expensive and also serves most major towns and cities in the area.
Example Gatwick
services		 Coach Rail
Bristol 3 hrs 25mins
Every 1-2 Hours direct
 2 hrs 30mins
Around every 30 Minutes, change of trains
Cardiff 4 hrs 45mins
Every 90-120 minutes direct		 3 hrs 15mins
Around every 30 Minutes, change of trains
Swansea 6 hrs
Every 90-120 minutes direct		 4 hrs
Around every 30 Minutes , change of trains
Exeter 6 hrs
Around every hour, indirect		 3 hrs 15mins
Around every 30 Minutes, change of trains
Plymouth 6 hrs 30mins
Every 90-120 minutes, indirect		 4 hrs 30mins
Around Hourly
Rail Gatwick - West Country & Wales
Gatwick is on the main Brighton to London railway line. Most trains terminating at Victoria Station in London. The station is attached to the South Terminal at Gatwick. There is a free train every few minutes between the North Terminal and South Terminal.

For services to South West England and South Wales from Gatwick, you will in nearly all journeys have to interconnect with services into London's Paddington station.
The most hassle free way is to catch a link train that runs from Gatwick to Reading, this is quite a scenic journey too for much of the way. Reading is the first stop out of London for trains from Paddington.
Frequencies average only hourly though. If speed is everything you can catch a fast train into London's Victoria station and catch the underground to Paddington. No fun in the rush hour with lots of luggage, so maybe a taxi.
Railways are privatised in the United Kingdom. You may use several companies travelling from Gatwick as there are few direct trains.
Prices are very complex, normally the best fares are advance purchase, if you pay on the day it can be very expensive.

Use the 'trainline' link right - for timetables and available fares.
For overseas visitors the big problem with train tickets is that there are no true etickets at the moment, so you miss the reasonable advance purchase fares. Tickets ordered online can only be sent to UK postal addresses.
There is an option where you can order online and pickup the tickets on arrival at a special ticket machine. The good news is that Gatwick is one of the few stations where such a machine is located.
Discounted Train Tickets - West Country & Wales to Gatwick Return
Deep discounts and free tickets for children!
There are strict conditions on these bargain tickets:
  • Return journeys only
  • Journey cannot originate at Gatwick Airport
  • First Capital Connect trains only
  • Minimum 2 days away
  • Minimum 2 people travelling
  • Must be flying from airport
  • Children travel free
  • No restrictions on times
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Bus / Coach Between Gatwick & West Country / Wales
The main motorway from London to the West Country is about 30 miles away close to Heathrow Airport. As a result nearly all services run via Heathrow Airport. Services to the south-west like Plymouth or Exeter are indirect, most of these journeys will involve an interchange at Heathrow.
At peak hours during weekdays, the M25 motorway connecting Heathrow and Gatwick invariably become congested and delays are routine.
National Express Coaches are comfortable long distance coaches with onboard washroom and toilets.
Luggage allowance is 40kg (two suitcases).For up to date timetables and tickets follow the link below to the National Express Web Site.

You will save yourself time by purchasing tickets in advance. Tickets ordered online are e-tickets, emailed to your inbox immediately after ordering.
National Express Ticketing & Timetables
National Express coaches pick up from both North & South terminals at Gatwick.
Journeys start at South Terminal
Package Gatwick Transfer Plus Airport Hotel
If you have to stay overnight at Gatwick in addition to making the transfer, you will find it more economical to bundle hotel and transfers in one package.

Nearly all airport hotels at Gatwick are covered by the scheme, transfers are provided by the National Express coaches that cover nearly all towns and cities in England and Wales.
Important: To take advantage of this package you need to purchase return transfers. You cannot purchase a package just one way. The hotel stay can be at the end of the outward leg or before the return.

Gatwick Transfers + Hotel Package More Details ....
Affordable Private & Group Transfers

If you are a group or family of around 5 or more it starts to make financial sense to hire your own private coach for transfers. From the terminal at Heathrow direct to your destination without any connections or waiting.

Make an enquiry below, it only costs you time.
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