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The average train between Cardiff and Brighton takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Brighton at 2:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Brighton station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Cardiff to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Brighton station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Brighton is 224.1 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Brighton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 33m.
