Cardiff to Brighton Buses

Cardiff to Brighton buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Brighton takes 5h 58m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day 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.

5h 58m
Duration: 210 mi
Distance: £42
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940

5h 49m

£33–55

Cardiff to Brighton bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport South Terminal and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:40 PM → 11:22 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
11:45 PM → 6:20 AM
Arrives next day
6h 35m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:30 AM
6h • 1 change
5:35 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:40 AM
6h 10m • 1 change
5:25 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:40 AM
6h 10m • 1 change
5:25 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:40 AM
6h 10m • 1 change
5:25 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:40 AM
6h 10m • 1 change
5:25 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:40 AM
6h 10m • 1 change
5:25 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 35m • 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.

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Cardiff to Brighton bus times

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:40 PM → 11:22 PM

11:45 PM → 6:20 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:30 AM

5:35 AM → 10:55 AM

7:25 AM → 12:35 PM

9:30 AM → 3:05 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:40 AM

5:25 AM → 11:05 AM

7:15 AM → 12:35 PM

9:30 AM → 3:05 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:40 AM

5:25 AM → 11:05 AM

7:15 AM → 12:35 PM

9:30 AM → 3:05 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:40 AM

5:25 AM → 11:05 AM

7:15 AM → 12:35 PM

9:30 AM → 3:05 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:40 AM

5:25 AM → 11:05 AM

7:15 AM → 12:35 PM

9:30 AM → 3:05 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:40 AM

5:25 AM → 11:05 AM

7:15 AM → 12:35 PM

9:30 AM → 3:05 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminal

Bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station

Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Church

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Bus trips from Cardiff

Bus trips to Brighton

Alternative transport options

11:45 PM → 6:20 AM
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