What is the travel distance from Brighton to Cardiff?

The distance between Brighton and Cardiff is around 225 km (140 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Brighton to Cardiff?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Pool Valley Coach Station, in Brighton, and end it at Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn), in Cardiff.

Bus Brighton to Cardiff from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Brighton to Cardiff on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40pm	Sainsburys Local (Preston Park)	7h 20m	3:00am	Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Roberts Optometrists)	No tags
Bus	7:42pm	Withdean Park (near The Deneway)	7h 23m	3:05am	Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)	No tags
Bus	7:42pm	Withdean Park (near The Deneway)	7h 18m	3:00am	Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Roberts Optometrists)	No tags
Bus	7:44pm	Brighton (Patcham) London Rd, opp Miller & Carter	7h 16m	3:00am	Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Roberts Optometrists)	No tags
Bus	7:44pm	Brighton (Patcham) London Rd, opp Miller & Carter	7h 21m	3:05am	Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Brighton to Cardiff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

225 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $102	Average Duration7h 57m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$32 - $32	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29715 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $22

National Express Brighton Cardiff recent customer reviews

my buses to Cardiff were great, the return from Cardiff to Victoria smelt of vomit the whole journey and there was no heating, the driver had to have the window open so the windscreen didn't cloud, we were all freezing ... there was vomit in the wash hand basin right from the start, was an awful trip.

William R.

January 5, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Brighton and Cardiff?

Stops in Brighton

A - Pool Valley Coach Station

B - Brighton

C - Brighton Amex Stadium

D - Rottingdean Bus Stop

Stops in Cardiff

A - Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)

B - Sophia Gardens

C - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

D - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Brighton to Cardiff by bus

What is the travel distance from Brighton to Cardiff?
The distance between Brighton and Cardiff is around 225 km (140 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Brighton to Cardiff?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Pool Valley Coach Station, in Brighton, and end it at Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn), in Cardiff.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$19

The cheapest trip from Brighton to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Brighton to Cardiff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $85 for a bus ticket from Brighton to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-23.