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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Cardiff
Cheapest price on Oct 27
€27
Average ticket price on Oct 27
€75
Fastest journey on Oct 27
3 h 52 m
Average journey duration on Oct 27
3 h 53 m
Trains on Oct 27
14
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Cardiff will cost around €75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
It's difficult to get from Brighton to Cardiff without transferring at least 2 times.
W34624+
W45425+
Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington10:44 AM3h53Brighton station (BTN)2:37 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€271One-way2 transfers- G14940+W45467+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington11:14 AM3h54Brighton station (BTN)3:08 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€361One-way2 transfers
- W45493+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington+W3462210:14 AM3h54Brighton station (BTN)2:08 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€391One-way2 transfers
- W35417+W45428+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington9:44 AM3h52Brighton station (BTN)1:36 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€431One-way2 transfers
- G15133 · G14940+W4546711:14 AM3h54Brighton station (BTN)3:08 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€661One-way2 transfers
- W35417+W45428+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington9:44 AM3h52Brighton station (BTN)1:36 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€431One-way2 transfers
- G15130 · W35417+W454289:44 AM3h52Brighton station (BTN)1:36 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€661One-way2 transfers
- G15132 · W34624+W4542510:44 AM3h53Brighton station (BTN)2:37 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€661One-way2 transfers
- W34624+W45425+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington10:44 AM3h53Brighton station (BTN)2:37 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€271One-way2 transfers
G88585 · G88051+W34618+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington8:43 AM3h54Brighton station (BTN)12:37 PMCardiff Central (CDF)€1491One-way3 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Cardiff
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Trains from Brighton to Cardiff run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €34 but you can travel from only €14 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 224 km distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 224 km |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €34 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 4:12 AM |
Last train 9:20 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Live departures
Brighton to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Cardiff trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W45478+G15127 · W34617 | 8:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h01 | 12:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W45478+W34617+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington | 8:09 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h01 | 12:10 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| X16740+G15128 · W34618 | 8:39 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h58 | 12:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| X16740+W34618+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington | 8:39 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h58 | 12:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W34618+G88585+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+G88051 | 8:43 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h54 | 12:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3 transfers | |
| W45479+G14939+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington | 9:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 4h02 | 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W45428+G15130 · W35417 | 9:44 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h52 | 1:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W45428+W35417+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington | 9:44 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h52 | 1:36 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W45493+G15131 · W34622 | 10:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h54 | 2:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W45493+W34622+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington | 10:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h54 | 2:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W45425+G15132 · W34624 | 10:44 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h53 | 2:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W45425+W34624+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington | 10:44 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h53 | 2:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W45467+G15133 · G14940 | 11:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h54 | 3:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
| W45467+G14940+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington | 11:14 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 3h54 | 3:08 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2 transfers | |
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FAQs: Trains from Brighton to Cardiff
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brighton to Cardiff
Most Brighton to Cardiff trains use the Brighton to Cardiff Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Cardiff train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Brighton station do trains to Cardiff leave from?
Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre
Brighton train station facilities and services
Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
Getting to London Road (Brighton) from Brighton city centre
London Road (Brighton) train station facilities and services
London Road (Brighton) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Domino's Pizza, Salt and Charcoal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Road (Brighton). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at London Road (Brighton). Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Road (Brighton): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Road (Brighton): Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Road (Brighton): Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Brighton, ibis Brighton City Centre - Station, Jurys Inn Brighton.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
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