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Brighton and Hove to Cardiff buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Brighton and Hove and Cardiff takes 5h 50m and the fastest bus takes 5h 13m. There is a bus service every few hours from Brighton and Hove to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 50m
Duration
205 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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  1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
5h 25m
£30–51

Brighton and Hove to Cardiff bus times

Buses run hourly between Brighton and Hove and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton and Hove is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 4:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 13m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 15m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 24m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 34m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 15m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 24m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 34m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 15m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 24m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 34m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 15m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 24m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 34m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton and Hove to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Brighton and Hove to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 205.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Brighton and Hove, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Preston Circus to Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 25m.

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