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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Hove and Cardiff takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Brighton and Hove to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 40m
Duration
200 mi
Distance
£107
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Brighton and Hove to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Brighton and Hove and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton and Hove is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 34m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 42m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 27m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 34m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 42m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 27m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 35m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 34m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 42m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 27m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 34m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 42m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 27m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 34m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 42m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 27m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton and Hove to Cardiff? 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 Brighton and Hove to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 199.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Cardiff Central via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 44m.

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