- Must visit
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Museum inside the Royal Pavilion Estate covering Brighton’s history, fashion, art, and design in one of the city’s core heritage sites.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 52 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Brighton will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
It's difficult to get from Cardiff to Brighton without transferring at least once.
NX509 · NX025
NX201 · NX025
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX201 · NX025
NX201 · NX025
NX201 · NX025
NX201 · NX025
NX201 · NX025Buses from Cardiff to Brighton run on average 19 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 139 miles (224 km) distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 139 miles (224 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Buses per day 19 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Brighton buses for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX201 · NX025 | 2:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h00 | 8:35 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX025 | 2:55 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 7h10 | 10:05 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX025 | 4:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 7h00 | 11:30 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 6h35 | 11:15 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 6h25 | 11:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
NX509 · NX025 | 7:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 7h30 | 2:45 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 7h25 | 6:50 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 7h35 | 7:00 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX025 | 11:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h45 | 6:25 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 31 | |||||
NX201 · NX025 | 1:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h25 | 8:05 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 7h10 | 10:20 AM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 7h20 | 10:30 AM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX025 | 3:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 6h55 | 10:20 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 7h35 | 12:15 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 7h25 | 12:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX025 | 5:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h50 | 11:15 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX025 | 7:20 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h55 | 1:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 6h35 | 2:20 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 6h45 | 2:30 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX025 | 9:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h50 | 3:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 7h10 | 4:55 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 7h00 | 4:45 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX025 | 11:40 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h45 | 5:25 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX025 | 12:35 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 7h05 | 7:40 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
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Museum inside the Royal Pavilion Estate covering Brighton’s history, fashion, art, and design in one of the city’s core heritage sites.
Elegant historic house displaying decorative art, period interiors, and changing exhibitions. Strong choice for design and Regency culture.
Leading contemporary art gallery in the Royal Pavilion Estate, showing international artists and thought-provoking modern exhibitions.
Historic maze of narrow alleys filled with independent shops and old buildings. Essential for atmosphere, strolling, and Brighton character.
Open-air shopping district known for colourful streets, murals, markets, and creative independent culture. Popular with locals and visitors alike.
Wide seafront promenade ideal for walking, cycling, and sea views, linking major Brighton attractions along the coast.
Fresh local cod or haddock in crisp batter with chips. A British seaside staple strongly associated with Brighton’s beachfront food culture.
Kippers are herring split, salted and cold-smoked. Traditionally eaten for breakfast on the south coast and valued for their rich smoky flavour.
A Sussex pub classic of slow-braised beef cooked in dark ale, often with root vegetables. It reflects the county’s strong brewing and farming traditions.
Elegant fine dining destination in The Lanes serving refined tasting menus with strong local sourcing and a calm intimate atmosphere.
Well-known independent pizzeria using wood-fired ovens and quality toppings. Casual, lively and popular for a relaxed meal near the seafront.
Acclaimed modern British restaurant with tasting menus, polished service and creative seasonal cooking in central Brighton.
Brighton is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels, seafront dining, and attractions add up, though buses and casual eats help keep daily costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafes is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Brighton by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cardiff to Brighton buses use the Cardiff, Sophia Gardens to Brighton, Preston Circus station pair, with some services arriving at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Brighton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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