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How to get fromBrighton to South Wales Valleysby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    6h 22m
    £91–182

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Newport Train Stationbus bus Uk940
    8h 45m
    £39–76

  3. Bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus bus 201 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Market Square 20 to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus bus 56
    7h 35m
    £46–105

  4. Drive 188.7 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to South Wales Valleyscar car 188.7 mi
    3h 48m
    £46–66

  5. 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
    8h 52m
    £85–225

  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 / ...
    7h 36m
    £93–176

Brighton to South Wales Valleys by train, bus, and foot

Calendar189Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to South Wales Valleys via Gatwick Airport, Reading, Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Bus Station 5, and Lower Row in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to South Wales Valleys via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway K14, Market Square 20, Tredegar Lidl Stand 1, and Tredegar Arms in around 7h 35m.

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