Cardiff to Brighton Buses

Cardiff to Brighton buses

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Brighton takes 5h 59m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Brighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 59m
Duration: 204 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

best

Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025

5h 31m

£32–54

Cardiff to Brighton bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:25 PM → 11:22 PM
6h 57m • 1 change
11:45 PM → 6:20 AM
Arrives next day
6h 35m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:40 AM
6h 10m • 1 change
5:25 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:40 AM
6h 10m • 1 change
5:25 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:40 AM
6h 10m • 1 change
5:25 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:40 AM
6h 10m • 1 change
5:25 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:30 AM
6h • 1 change
5:35 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:30 AM
6h • 1 change
5:35 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Brighton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Find Transport to Brighton

Trip Overview

Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Cardiff to Brighton bus times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:25 PM → 11:22 PM

11:45 PM → 6:20 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:40 AM

5:25 AM → 11:05 AM

7:15 AM → 12:35 PM

9:30 AM → 3:05 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:40 AM

5:25 AM → 11:05 AM

7:15 AM → 12:35 PM

9:30 AM → 3:05 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:40 AM

5:25 AM → 11:05 AM

7:15 AM → 12:35 PM

9:30 AM → 3:05 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:40 AM

5:25 AM → 11:05 AM

7:15 AM → 12:35 PM

9:30 AM → 3:05 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:30 AM

5:35 AM → 10:55 AM

7:25 AM → 12:35 PM

9:30 AM → 3:05 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:30 AM → 9:30 AM

5:35 AM → 10:55 AM

7:25 AM → 12:35 PM

9:30 AM → 3:05 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station

Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Church

Bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminal

Where to next?

Bus trips from Cardiff

Bus trips to Brighton

Alternative transport options

11:45 PM → 6:20 AM
Arrives next day