How far is Cardiff from Brighton?

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

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

Buses departing from Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn) in Cardiff will take you to Pool Valley Coach Station in Brighton.

Bus Cardiff to Brighton from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cardiff to Brighton on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20am	Cardiff University (opp Cathays Rail Stn)	7h 35m	12:55pm	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	Cheapest
Bus	7:58pm	Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic)	6h 30m	2:28am	Brighton (Patcham) London Rd, opp Miller & Carter	Fastest
Bus	3:20am	Cardiff University (opp Cathays Rail Stn)	7h 35m	10:55am	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Cardiff University (opp Cathays Rail Stn)	7h 35m	10:55am	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Cardiff University (opp Cathays Rail Stn)	7h 35m	10:55am	Withdean Park (Opp. The Deneway)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 4:50 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cardiff to Brighton

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 7 hours 37 minutes, and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

96bus per day

7h 37mAverage Duration

226 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $95	Average Duration7h 37m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $20	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,717 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29717 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 Cardiff Brighton recent customer reviews

Waited in the -4 cold for a coach scheduled for 5am to arrive at 6:15am, making me miss my connecting coach and have to spend more than my entire journey on a train ticket to get there in time. Also the heating was broken on the coach and we spent the 4 hour delayed journey sat freezing.

Alice H.

December 2, 2023

Everything was fine, until I got off the bus to discover my suitcase with contains only about a grand worth of electronics, clothing and irreplaceable items given to me by my nan before she passed away last November. Knowing I may never see these items again broke my heart and the bus driver on the 025 when I got off was unhelpful and frankly caused more distress for me with his attitude.

Rachel D.

January 8, 2023

Will definitely use again

Patrizia H.

November 28, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,366 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Brighton?

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

Stops in Brighton

A - Pool Valley Coach Station

B - Brighton

C - Brighton Amex Stadium

D - Rottingdean Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Brighton by bus

How far is Cardiff from Brighton?
The distance between Cardiff and Brighton is approximately 225 km (140 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Brighton?
Buses departing from Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn) in Cardiff will take you to Pool Valley Coach Station in Brighton.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$32

11-17

No data

Today

$76

11-19

$21

11-20

$19

11-21

$28

11-22

No data

11-23

No data

The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Brighton was searched and found on Nov 20, 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 Cardiff to Brighton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $85 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Brighton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-20.