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Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 52 m
Buses per day
23
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 $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
It's difficult to get from Cardiff to Brighton without transferring at least once.
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NX201 · NX025Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 53m. 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 bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Brighton:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Brighton costing on average $74 (€60).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| 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 Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:38PM | Arrival Time 09:07PM | Duration 7h29 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
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 Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Brighton buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:25 PM Cardiff | 7h00 | 5:25 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:25 PM Cardiff | 7h00 | 6:25 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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) | 7h20 | 10:30 AM Brighton | 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 | |
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) | 7h25 | 12:05 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 7h35 | 12:15 PM Brighton | 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) | 6h45 | 2:30 PM Brighton | 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 | 8:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 8h05 | 4:45 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 8h15 | 4:55 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX025 | 9:25 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 5h50 | 3:15 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Cardiff to Brighton run on average 19 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) 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 $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 19 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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