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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 12m
    £103–162

  2. Bus via Newport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus bus 201
    8h 5m
    £40–71

  3. Drive  186.8 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to South Walescar car 186.8 mi
    3h 56m
    £47–68

  4. Fly, 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
    7h 49m
    £112–256

  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 33m
    £80–148

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus Uk940
    8h 22m
    £40–69

Brighton to South Wales by train

Calendar190Weekly Trains
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Glenboi Cemetery via South Terminal Bus Station, Kingsway K14, Market Square 22, Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 8h 5m.

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