Bus and Coach from Cardiff to Brighton: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cardiff to Brighton from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£14

tomorrow

£14

Sunday

Monday

£12

Tuesday

£10

Wednesday

£14

Thursday

£14

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 15m	17:30	Cardiff	Coach Station	00:45	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 17:30:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	7h 5m	17:30	Cardiff	Coach Station	00:35	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 17:30:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 00:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	6h 58m	17:30	Cardiff	Coach Station	00:28	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 17:30:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 00:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 58m
National Express	7h 2m	17:30	Cardiff	Coach Station	00:32	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 17:30:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 00:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 2m
National Express	7h 7m	17:30	Cardiff	Coach Station	00:37	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 17:30:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 00:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 7m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 7m	17:30	Cardiff	Coach Station	00:37	Brighton	York Place	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 17:30:00 to York Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 00:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 7m
National Express	7h 0m	17:30	Cardiff	Coach Station	00:30	Brighton	Withdean Park	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 17:30:00 to Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	7h 52m	12:23	Cardiff	University	20:15	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 12:23:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 52m
FlixBus	6h 45m	03:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	10:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 03:45:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
FlixBus	7h 45m	00:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	08:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 00:45:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 22m	14:58	Cardiff	Gabalfa Interchange	23:20	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Gabalfa Interchange, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 14:58:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 22m
National Express	7h 37m	04:25	Cardiff	University	12:02	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 04:25:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 37m
National Express	7h 59m	13:53	Cardiff	University	21:52	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 13:53:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 59m
FlixBus	7h 45m	00:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	08:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 00:45:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
FlixBus	7h 45m	02:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	10:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 02:45:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 42m	13:38	Cardiff	University	21:20	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 13:38:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 42m
National Express	8h 52m	15:53	Cardiff	University	00:45	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 15:53:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 52m
National Express	7h 15m	13:38	Cardiff	University	20:53	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 13:38:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 20:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	8h 35m	15:53	Cardiff	University	00:28	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 15:53:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 00:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	7h 29m	13:38	Cardiff	University	21:07	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 13:38:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 29m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 29m	13:38	Cardiff	University	21:07	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 13:38:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 29m
National Express	7h 42m	13:38	Cardiff	University	21:20	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 13:38:00 to Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 42m
National Express	7h 24m	13:38	Cardiff	University	21:02	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 13:38:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 24m
National Express	7h 15m	13:38	Cardiff	University	20:53	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 13:38:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 20:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	7h 19m	13:43	Cardiff	Gabalfa Interchange	21:02	Brighton	Preston Park	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Gabalfa Interchange, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 13:43:00 to Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 19m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Brighton via Bristol, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  8h 38m
  
  0
  
  12:15
  
  Cardiff
  Kingsway Coach Stop
  
  13:30
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 12:15:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
- National Express
  
  7h 18m
  
  0
  
  13:35
  
  Bristol
  University Queens Rd
  
  20:53
  
  Brighton
  Patcham Place
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University Queens Rd, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 13:35:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 20:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 18m
Travel time is 1h 23m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 45m	00:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	08:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 00:45:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
FlixBus	7h 45m	02:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	10:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 02:45:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
FlixBus	7h 50m	10:40	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	18:30	Brighton	Central Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 10:40:00 to Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
National Express	7h 15m	13:38	Cardiff	University	20:53	Brighton	Patcham Place	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 13:38:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 20:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	7h 29m	13:38	Cardiff	University	21:07	Brighton	Preston Circus	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 13:38:00 to Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 21:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 29m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Brighton via Bristol, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  8h 38m
  
  0
  
  12:15
  
  Cardiff
  Kingsway Coach Stop
  
  13:30
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 12:15:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
- National Express
  
  7h 18m
  
  0
  
  13:35
  
  Bristol
  University Queens Rd
  
  20:53
  
  Brighton
  Patcham Place
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University Queens Rd, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 13:35:00 to Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 20:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 18m
Travel time is 1h 23m longer, but you will save £2

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cardiff to Brighton is £10 on 09/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Brighton

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Brighton are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 195 daily coaches from Cardiff to Brighton. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 160 daily coaches between Cardiff and Brighton.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 386 coaches from Cardiff to Brighton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Brighton, with 118 offers.

Facts about coaches from Cardiff to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 175 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Brighton starting from £10!

Cheapest Bus	£10
Fastest Bus	5h 3m
Earliest Coach	01:40
Latest Coach	23:40
Daily Bus Connections	175 Ø
Distance	224.4 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Cardiff to Brighton

Every day, 175 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cardiff for Brighton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£14

Saturday 06/12

£14

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£14

Tuesday 09/12

£10

Wednesday 10/12

£14

Thursday 11/12

£16

Friday 12/12

£24

Saturday 13/12

£30

Sunday 14/12

£24

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£16

Wednesday 17/12

£24

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£32

Saturday 20/12

£24

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

£38

Tuesday 23/12

£21

Wednesday 24/12

£38

Thursday 25/12

£76

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£38

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Brighton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Brighton, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £10, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to Brighton. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Brighton, with £10. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £18.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Brighton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cardiff to Brighton in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cardiff to Brighton, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Cardiff to Brighton are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cardiff to Brighton

These are the most booked bus companies between Cardiff to Brighton from our users.

National Express from Cardiff to Brighton

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cardiff to Brighton:

Cheapest Price	£10
Fastest Coach	5h 3m
Earliest Coach	01:40
Last Coach	23:40
Daily Connections	173 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

FlixBus from Cardiff to Brighton

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cardiff to Brighton:

Cheapest Price	£14
Fastest Coach	6h 45m
Earliest Coach	00:45
Last Coach	12:45
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	28/11/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Brighton

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Cardiff and Brighton.

University

Park Place 50

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Lloyd George Avenue

North Church Street

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Patcham Place

London Road

Pool Valley Coach Station

Pool Valley 11-12

Preston Circus

Preston Road

Preston Park

Preston Road 223A

Central Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Brighton

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Cardiff to Brighton? Or which bus companies serve the route Cardiff to Brighton? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cardiff to Brighton bus

How much does a Cardiff - Brighton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cardiff - Brighton bus trip is available from £10 and takes 7h 42m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to Brighton?

The connection Cardiff to Brighton is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £10 to £58. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Cardiff - Brighton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to Brighton is offered by roughly 175 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Brighton from Cardiff take?

The quickest coach from Cardiff to Brighton is provided by National Express and takes 5h 3m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £30. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Brighton?

The earliest bus to Brighton departs from Cardiff at 01:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cardiff to Brighton?

The latest bus to Brighton departs from Cardiff at 23:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cardiff - Brighton route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cardiff to Brighton can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Brighton?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Brighton by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Brighton from Cardiff?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Cardiff Brighton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cardiff Brighton bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cardiff to Brighton on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to Brighton

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cardiff and to Brighton

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cardiff and to Brighton. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!