The average bus between Lewes and Cardiff takes 6h 55m and the fastest bus takes 5h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lewes to Cardiff. 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 3 hours between Lewes and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 3:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Lewes is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 4:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Steine and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Lewes to Cardiff? 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 Lewes to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Cardiff station via South Terminal Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
Lewes to Cardiff bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Old Steine station.
Lewes to Cardiff bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
The distance between Lewes and Cardiff is 232.3 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Sophia Gardens via Old Steine and South Terminal Bus Station in around 6h 52m.