What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Cardigan?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Cardigan is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Cardigan?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Cardigan is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Finch Square C via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sarn Odeon and Synod Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

How far is it from Brighton to Cardigan?

The distance between Brighton and Cardigan is 315 miles. The road distance is 267.1 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to Cardigan without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £140 - £330.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Cardigan?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Brighton to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Cardigan bus from?

Brighton to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Brighton to Cardigan is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £140 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus via Bridgend, which costs and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Brighton to Cardigan bus arrive?

Brighton to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Cardigan is 267 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Brighton to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 828+ hotels available in Cardigan.

Brighton to Cardigan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdon
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swansea
3. Take the train from Swansea to Whitland
7h 10m
£146–321
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square CT5
12h 33m
£47–84
Bus via Bridgend
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeon201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Synod InnT1c
10h 57m
Drive 265.6 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Cardigan265.6 mi
5h 11m
£65–94
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A460
10h 13m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brighton to Cardigan.

Launch map view

Distance: 312.8 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Cardigan via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Swansea, and Whitland in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Finch Square C via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, and Synod Inn in around 10h 57m.

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