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How to get fromCardiff to Hoveby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Hove by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Hovetrain train London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
    3h 41m
    £95–167

  2. Bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940
    5h 53m
    £25–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to North Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 201
    2. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to King Alfred Leisure Centrebus bus 025
    5h 50m
    £41–56

  4. Drive 171.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Hovecar car 171.7 mi
    3h 40m
    £43–61

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    5h 58m
    £61–191

  6. Train via Southampton

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Hovetrain train Southampton Central - Brighton
    4h 34m
    £80–139

  7. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CWL - LGW
    6h 33m
    £72–318

Cardiff to Hove by train and subway

Calendar196Weekly Services
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hove via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to King Alfred Leisure Centre via North Terminal Bus Station in around 5h 50m.

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