The cheapest and fastest coaches from Brighton to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 6 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brighton to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Cardiff will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
To travel from Brighton to Cardiff you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus13:456h40Brighton20:25Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)£191One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus8:158h15Brighton16:30Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)£191One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus8:258h05Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)16:30Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)£201One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus14:006h25Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)20:25Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)£201One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus16:156h00Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)22:15Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)£201One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus18:256h00Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)0:25Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)£211One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus16:156h00Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)22:15Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)£201One-way1 change
NX025 · NX20119:306h10Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)1:40Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£301One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus18:156h10Brighton0:25Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)£201One-way1 change
NX025 · NX20114:506h10Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)21:00Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£461One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Brighton to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 224 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £59 Average Price |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Brighton to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Cardiff coaches for today, Tuesday 2 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 6h35 | 18:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:45 Brighton | 6h40 | 20:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:00 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 6h25 | 20:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:05 Brighton | 6h10 | 22:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:15 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 6h00 | 22:15 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:15 Brighton | 6h10 | 0:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:25 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 6h00 | 0:25 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 3 June | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 Brighton | 7h40 | 10:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 7h35 | 10:45 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX201 | Delayed 8:05 3:55Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 7h05 | 11:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 Brighton | 7h15 | 12:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 7h10 | 12:10 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX202 | On time 5:35 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 6h30 | 12:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX202 | On time 6:45 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 7h20 | 14:05 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX201 | Delayed 8:05 8:05Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 6h20 | 14:25 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 Brighton | 8h15 | 16:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 8h05 | 16:30 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX202 | On time 9:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 7h25 | 16:30 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX201 | On time 10:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 6h40 | 16:45 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX202 | On time 11:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 7h10 | 18:15 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 Brighton | 6h50 | 18:35 Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX201 | On time 12:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 6h35 | 18:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX201 | On time 16:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 6h35 | 22:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX201 | On time 19:30 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 6h10 | 1:40 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX507 | On time 22:45 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 13h25 | 12:10 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brighton to Cardiff
Buses from Brighton to Cardiff run on average 21 times per day, taking around 6h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 224 km distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 224 km |
Average bus duration 6h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 21 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 0:45 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Brighton to CardiffYou can travel by bus between Brighton to Cardiff with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Brighton to Cardiff coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Cardiff by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- 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.
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