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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Brighton takes 6h 2m and the fastest bus takes 5h 15m. There is a bus service every few hours from Cardiff to Brighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 2m
Duration
204 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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  1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
5h 15m
£28–48

Cardiff to Brighton bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 15m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 35m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 40m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 15m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 45m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 40m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 45m • 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 45m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 40m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 45m • 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 45m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 40m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 45m • 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 45m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 40m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Brighton? 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 Cardiff to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 204.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to St Peter's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 15m.

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