The cheapest and fastest buses from Cardiff to Brighton
- Cheapest price on Nov 12
- €17
- Average ticket price on Nov 12
- €22
- Fastest journey on Nov 12
- 5 h 45 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 12
- 5 h 52 m
- Buses on Nov 12
- 24
- Distance
- 224 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Brighton will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
It's difficult to get from Cardiff to Brighton without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 AM 8h05 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) 4:45 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 AM 7h35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) 12:15 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 AM 8h15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) 4:55 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM 7h35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) 7:00 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM 6h35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) 2:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX201 · NX02511:40 AM 5h45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens 5:25 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX201 · NX0255:25 AM 5h50 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens 11:15 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX201 · NX0259:25 AM 5h50 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens 3:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX201 · NX0257:20 AM 5h55 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens 1:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX201 · NX0252:35 PM 6h00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens 8:35 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) €34 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Brighton
Buses from Cardiff to Brighton run on average 23 times per day, taking around 5h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 224 km distance in 4h 41m.
Distance 224 km |
Average bus duration 5h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Buses per day 23 |
Fastest bus 4h 41m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Frequently asked questions about your Cardiff to Brighton trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Cardiff to Brighton.
Live departures
Cardiff to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Brighton buses for today, Wednesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX202 · NX025 | 3:05 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h47 | 9:52 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX025 | 4:25 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h55 | 11:20 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX507 · NX025 | 4:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 8h05 | 12:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 6h25 | 11:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 6h35 | 11:15 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 transfer | |
NX509 · NX025 | 6:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 7h50 | 2:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 7h35 | 7:00 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 7h25 | 6:50 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX025 | 11:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h30 | 6:15 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, November 12 | |||||
NX201 · NX025 | 1:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h25 | 8:05 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 7h20 | 10:30 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 7h10 | 10:20 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX025 | 3:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h55 | 10:20 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 7h35 | 12:15 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 7h25 | 12:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX025 | 5:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h50 | 11:15 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX025 | 7:20 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h55 | 1:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 6h35 | 2:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 6h45 | 2:30 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 8h05 | 4:45 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 8h15 | 4:55 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX025 | 9:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h50 | 3:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX025 | 11:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h45 | 5:25 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX025 | 12:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 7h05 | 7:40 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX025 | 2:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h00 | 8:35 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Cardiff and Brighton
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
FAQs: Bus from Cardiff to Brighton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Brighton by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cardiff to Brighton
Most Cardiff to Brighton buses use the Cardiff, Sophia Gardens to Brighton, Preston Circus station pair, with some services arriving at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Brighton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Cardiff station do buses to Brighton leave from?
Getting to Cardiff, Sophia Gardens from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens bus station facilities and services
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens. ATMs are available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens: Basic accessibility features available.
Getting to Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) bus station facilities and services
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens). ATMs are available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens): Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Getting to Cardiff, University from Cardiff city centre
Which Brighton station do buses from Cardiff arrive at?
Getting to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road from Brighton city centre
Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road bus station facilities and services
Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Snacks and drinks available at nearby shops.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road. ATMs are available at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road: Station accessible with ramps and lifts.
Getting to Brighton, Preston Circus from Brighton city centre
Brighton, Preston Circus bus station facilities and services
Brighton, Preston Circus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Brighton, Preston Circus. ATMs are available at Brighton, Preston Circus.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton, Preston Circus.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton, Preston Circus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton, Preston Circus: Buses with accessibility features serve this stop.
Getting to Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station from Brighton city centre
Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several cafes and restaurants nearby
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station. ATMs are available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station: Wheelchair accessible.
Bus stations for Cardiff to Brighton
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