The average bus between Cardiff and Lewes takes 6h 52m and the fastest bus takes 6h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Lewes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Lewes at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport South Terminal and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Lewes? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road station and arriving at Gatwick Airport South Terminal station via Gatwick Airport South Terminal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
Cardiff to Lewes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Cardiff to Lewes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Lewes is 232.3 km. The road distance is 290 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminal hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 5h 5m.