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How to get fromCardiff to East Sussexby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to East Sussex by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Polegatetrain train London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
    4h 52m
    £101–203

  2. Bus via Cardiff North Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Streetbus bus 500
    7h 59m
    £29–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 201
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Streetbus bus 500
    7h 19m
    £40–86

  4. Drive 195.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to East Sussexcar car 195.2 mi
    3h 43m
    £48–69

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Polegatetrain train
    7h 31m
    £97–213

  6. Train via Southampton

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train Southampton Central - Brighton
    6h 38m
    £94–184

Cardiff to East Sussex by bus

Calendar126Weekly Buses
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and East Sussex, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Fiennes Road via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, London Victoria, Polegate, and Railway Station in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Brewers Arms via South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal, High Street, and Tesco in around 7h 19m.

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