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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Brighton takes 3h 36m 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.

3h 36m
Duration
200 mi
Distance
£108
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 45m
£92–173

Cardiff to Brighton train times

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 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 199.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Brighton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 45m.

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