What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £90 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Central Station and Brighton and Hove?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and arriving at Preston Circus via Sophia Gardens and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Central Station and Brighton and Hove?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Brighton via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove?

The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Brighton and Hove is 201 miles. The road distance is 177.3 miles.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove bus from?

Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove train from?

Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £40 - £110 and takes 5h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £180 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove bus arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove train arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove?

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Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove

Q: How long does it take to get from Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove, including transfers.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 28m
£94–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk940
6h 41m
£24–37
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Preston Circusbus 025
5h 39m
£41–103
Drive 176.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hovecar 176.3 mi
3h 34m
£43–62
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
6h 6m
£74–202
Train via Southampton
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain Southampton Central - Brighton
4h 40m
£82–160
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CWL - LGW
6h 5m
£98–176

Cardiff Central Station to Brighton and Hove by train

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Distance: 199.8 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Brighton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 to Preston Circus via Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 39m.

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