The average bus between Cardiff and Brighton and Hove takes 5h 54m and the fastest bus takes 5h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day 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.
Buses run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Brighton and Hove. 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 and Hove at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport South Terminal and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 32m • 1 changeWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Brighton and Hove. However, there are services departing from Cardiff - North Road station and arriving at Gatwick Airport South Terminal station via Gatwick Airport South Terminal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Cardiff to Brighton and Hove bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff - North Road station.
Cardiff to Brighton and Hove bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Brighton and Hove is 224.3 km. The road distance is 284 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminal hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 5h 5m.