What is the cheapest way to get from East Sussex to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from East Sussex to Cardiff is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Sussex to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from East Sussex to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between East Sussex and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from East Sussex to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from The Brewers Arms and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Tesco and South Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between East Sussex and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from East Sussex to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Robertsbridge and arriving at Cardiff Central via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from East Sussex to Cardiff?

The distance between East Sussex and Cardiff is 207 miles. The road distance is 195.4 miles.

How do I travel from East Sussex to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from East Sussex to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £110 - £220.

How long does it take to get from East Sussex to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from East Sussex to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Sussex to Cardiff bus from?

East Sussex to Cardiff bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Tesco station.

Where do I catch the East Sussex to Cardiff train from?

East Sussex to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Robertsbridge station.

Train or bus from East Sussex to Cardiff?

The best way to get from East Sussex to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the East Sussex to Cardiff bus arrive?

East Sussex to Cardiff bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick South Terminal station.

Where does the East Sussex to Cardiff train arrive?

East Sussex to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from East Sussex to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between East Sussex to Cardiff is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from East Sussex to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1715+ hotels available in Cardiff.

East Sussex to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from East Sussex to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Robertsbridge to London Charing Crosstrain Hastings - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 12m
£114–216
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940
8h 32m
£28–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
2. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201
7h 43m
£36–91
Drive 194.3 mi
1. Drive from East Sussex to Cardiffcar 194.3 mi
3h 42m
£48–69
Train, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LGW - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 18m
£100–221
Train via Railway Station
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 33m
£101–217
Train via Southampton
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 35m
£95–192
Train, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LGW - CWL
9h 9m
£94–202

East Sussex to Cardiff by bus

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Distance: 205.6 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from East Sussex to Cardiff Central via Robertsbridge, London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Brewers Arms to Sophia Gardens via High Street, Tesco, Gatwick South Terminal, and South Terminal Bus Station in around 7h 43m.

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