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Cardiff to Brighton and Hove buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Brighton and Hove takes 5h 58m and the fastest bus takes 5h 11m. There is a bus service every few hours from Cardiff to Brighton and Hove. 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
204 mi
Distance
£36
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 Preston Circusbus bus 025
5h 12m
£29–50

Cardiff to Brighton and Hove bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Brighton and Hove. 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 and Hove at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 35m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 10m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 40m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 36m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 10m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 40m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 36m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 10m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 40m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 36m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 10m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 40m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 36m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 10m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 40m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 36m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Brighton and Hove? 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 and Hove.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 203.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Preston Circus via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 12m.

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