Cardiff to Brighton and Hove Trains

Cardiff to Brighton and Hove trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Brighton and Hove takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is an hourly train service 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.

3h 38m
Duration: 200 mi
Distance: £105
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 31m

£91–154

Cardiff to Brighton and Hove train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Brighton and Hove. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Brighton and Hove at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

1:18 PM → 4:48 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
1:50 PM → 5:21 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
2:18 PM → 5:51 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 6:21 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:00 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 1:13 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:53 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 2:53 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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