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How to get fromBrighton to South Walesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Brighton to South Wales by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train
    5h 14m
    £102–203

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    8h 31m
    £37–71

  3. Drive 186.8 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to South Walescar car 186.8 mi
    3h 56m
    £46–66

  4. 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
    8h 7m
    £97–222

  5. 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 / ...
    6h 35m
    £90–176

  6. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LGW - CWL
    8h 59m
    £91–203

Brighton to South Wales by train

Calendar199Weekly Trains
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Glenboi Cemetery via London Heathrow Airport, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 8h 31m.

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