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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Brighton

Showing times and prices for Jul 20

Cheapest price

$95

Average price

$133

Fastest journey

4 h 32 m

Average duration

4 h 41 m

Trains per day

Distance

224 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train 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 $133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $95.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Cardiff to Brighton without transferring at least 2 times.

C27942+

Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ Southern

Y28591

09:35AM5h02

Cardiff Central (CDF)

02:37PMBrighton station (BTN)

$951One-way

2 transfers

C27942+

P07409+

Y37202+

Y28589

09:35AM4h32

Cardiff Central (CDF)

02:07PMBrighton station (BTN)

$951One-way

3 transfers

C28090+

Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ Southern

Y28587

09:02AM4h35

Cardiff Central (CDF)

01:37PMBrighton station (BTN)

$951One-way

2 transfers

C27942 · C27833+ Southern

Y28591

09:35AM5h02

Cardiff Central (CDF)

02:37PMBrighton station (BTN)

$1281One-way

2 transfers

C27632+

Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ Thameslink

Y36899

10:20AM4h33

Cardiff Central (CDF)

02:53PMBrighton station (BTN)

$1931One-way

2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Brighton

Omio 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 €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €47.

Distance: 139 miles (224 km)

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus
€82 Average price	€30 Average price Cheapest
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Cardiff to Brighton train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 20

Last updated at 4:00 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
C28090+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Y28587	On time 8:02 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)	4h35	12:37 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C27942 · C27833+Y28591	On time 8:35 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)	5h02	1:37 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C27942+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Y28591	On time 8:35 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)	5h02	1:37 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C27942+P07409+Y37060	On time 8:35 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)	4h41	1:16 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
C27942+P07409+Y37202+Y28589	On time 8:35 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)	4h32	1:07 PM Brighton station (BTN)	3 transfers
C27632+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+Y36899	On time 9:20 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)	4h33	1:53 PM Brighton station (BTN)	2 transfers
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff to Brighton

United Kingdom

Trains from Cardiff to Brighton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $59 (€47) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $18 (€15)

Distance

139 miles (224 km)

Average train duration

3h 42m

Cheapest ticket price

$59 (€47)

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 47m

First train

04:12

Last train

21:20

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $18 (€15)

Train companies: Great Western Rail and first_great_western from Cardiff to Brighton trains

Buy your official Great Western Rail and first_great_western train tickets to Brighton from Cardiff from $53 (€43) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Great Western Rail from Cardiff to Brighton train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 39 min
Cheapest Price: $53

FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Brighton

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Brighton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Brighton.

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Brighton can start from as little as $46 (€37) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff to Brighton is $101 (€81); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Cardiff to Brighton is 3 h 37 min to travel the 139 mile (224 km) long route, with around there are 7 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cardiff to Brighton leaves at 4: 12 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cardiff to Brighton leaves at 11: 13 PM.

There are 7 trains a day from Cardiff to Brighton which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Cardiff to Brighton train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Cardiff and Brighton to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 13 PM.

A trip to Brighton from Cardiff is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 37 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Cardiff to Brighton by train is March.

You have options as you can travel to Brighton from Cardiff 2 different ways: train or bus.