What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to South Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to South Wales is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to South Wales?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to South Wales is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and South Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Glenboi Cemetery via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Market Square 22, Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and South Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Cwmbach via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Brighton to South Wales?

The distance between Brighton and South Wales is 222 miles. The road distance is 187.9 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to South Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to South Wales without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £95 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to South Wales?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Brighton to South Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to South Wales bus from?

Brighton to South Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to South Wales train from?

Brighton to South Wales train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to South Wales?

The best way to get from Brighton to South Wales is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 41m.

Where does the Brighton to South Wales bus arrive?

Brighton to South Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Brighton to South Wales train arrive?

Brighton to South Wales train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Brighton to South Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to South Wales is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Brighton to South Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to South Wales?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brighton to South Wales?

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Where can I stay near South Wales?

There are 662+ hotels available in South Wales.

Brighton to South Wales - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Brighton to South Wales by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain
5h 8m
£97–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940
8h 24m
£40–69
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
7h 41m
£41–71
Drive 186.8 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to South Walescar 186.8 mi
3h 56m
£47–67
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LGW - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 51m
£107–256
Train via Southampton
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 35m
£80–148
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LGW - CWL
2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain
7h 18m
£83–182
Train to London City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
8h 8m
£311–1,165

Brighton to South Wales by train

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Distance: 221.2 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Cwmbach via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Glenboi Cemetery via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway K14, Market Square 22, Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 7h 41m.

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