The average train between Brighton and Cardiff takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Brighton 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.
Trains run hourly between Brighton and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Cardiff station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Brighton to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Brighton to Cardiff train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Brighton and Cardiff is 224.1 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Cardiff Central via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 52m.
