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How to get fromBrighton to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Brighton to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    3h 52m
    £94–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940
    6h 40m
    £32–62

  3. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    5h 25m
    £40–96

  4. Drive 175.6 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Cardiffcar car 175.6 mi
    3h 33m
    £43–62

  5. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LGW - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 46m
    £79–205

  6. Train via Southampton

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train Brighton - Southampton Central
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 15m
    £82–162

  7. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LGW - CWL
    7h 26m
    £98–176

Brighton to Cardiff by train

Calendar199Weekly Trains
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Cardiff Central via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 25m.

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