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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 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.

5h 54m
Duration
210 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Cardiff to Brighton and Hove bus times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 55m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express6h 30m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 5m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 36m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 17m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 5m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 36m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 17m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 5m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 36m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 17m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 55m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 7m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express5h 55m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 7m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express6h 5m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 36m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 17m • 1 change
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    National ExpressNational Express5h 32m • 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.

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  • Distance: 210.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminal hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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