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

The cheapest way to get from Sussex to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sussex to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Sussex and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Sussex station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bluebell station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via School Hill Bottom, Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Sussex and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Sussex to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Haywards Heath and arriving at Cardiff Central via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Sussex to Cardiff?

The distance between Sussex and Cardiff is 196 miles. The road distance is 179.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sussex to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Sussex to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sussex to Cardiff bus from?

Sussex to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Sussex to Cardiff train from?

Sussex to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Haywards Heath station.

Train or bus from Sussex to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Sussex to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Sussex to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sussex to Cardiff train arrive?

Sussex to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Sussex to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Sussex to Cardiff is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Sussex to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1749+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Sussex to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sussex to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haywards Heath to Farringdontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 43m
£121–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940
7h 43m
£35–62
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
7h 7m
£46–109
Drive 178.5 mi
1. Drive from Sussex to Cardiffcar 178.5 mi
3h 10m
£45–65
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 / ...
6h 52m
£88–168

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Distance: 194.5 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a vehicle from Sussex to Cardiff Central via Haywards Heath, Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sussex to Sophia Gardens via Bluebell station, School Hill Bottom, Old Steine, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 7m.

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