The average train between Brighton and South Wales takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to South Wales. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Brighton and South Wales. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:28 PM which arrives into South Wales at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Brighton to South Wales? 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 train from Brighton to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at South Wales station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Brighton to South Wales train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to South Wales train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cwmbach station.
Book your Brighton to South Wales train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and South Wales is 246.7 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Cwmbach via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 15m.