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Coach trips from Brighton to Cardiff

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Fast, easy, and affordable options from Brighton to Cardiff

Avg. trip duration

8 hr 9 mins

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Avg. distance

223 miles

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From £19.48

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Brighton to Cardiff route feature onboard restrooms.
Bus tickets from Brighton to Cardiff with FlixBus are available from as low as £19.48.
The route between Brighton and Cardiff generally takes about 7 hours 25 minutes by coach and covers approximately 224 miles.
Passengers travelling from Brighton to Cardiff by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
The first coach service from Brighton to Cardiff is at 08:05.
The day's last coach departure from Brighton to Cardiff is set for 20:00.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Brighton and Cardiff. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
In Brighton, there are 2 coach stops. As for Cardiff, it's served by a single stop: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens). You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
Yes, weekend bus options are available from Brighton to Cardiff. You can depart on Friday and return on Sunday. Check the bus route’s schedule and choose the best trip to suit your plans!
Every FlixBus coach between Brighton and Cardiff is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Brighton -Cardiff route are equipped with free WiFi.

Bus travel from Brighton to Cardiff: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Brighton and Cardiff starting from £19.48.
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Brighton to Cardiff lasts approximately 7 hours 25 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Brighton and Cardiff is 224 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules Brighton-Cardiff: to check departure times of coaches between Brighton and Cardiff, select your travel date: you’ll then see all available trip options with their schedules and prices. You can do this using the selector at the top of this page or by using our interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: about 5 departures per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Brighton, there are 2 coach stops. As for Cardiff, it's served by a single stop: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens). You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart Brighton on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in Cardiff.
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