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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Brighton

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

today
£12
tomorrow
£12
Saturday
£12
Sunday
Monday
£12
Tuesday
£17
Wednesday
£17

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 45m 18:45 Cardiff Coach Station 02:30 Brighton Withdean Park  Economy £12
National Express 8h 0m 18:45 Cardiff Coach Station 02:45 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 7h 43m 18:45 Cardiff Coach Station 02:28 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £12
National Express 7h 50m 18:45 Cardiff Coach Station 02:35 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £12
National Express 7h 47m 18:45 Cardiff Coach Station 02:32 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 50m 12:53 Cardiff University 20:43 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £12
National Express 8h 17m 12:53 Cardiff University 21:10 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 7h 0m 16:30 Cardiff University 23:30 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 6h 35m 23:50 Cardiff University 06:25 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 7h 41m 03:20 Cardiff University 11:01 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £12

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 44m 13:08 Cardiff University 20:52 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £12
National Express 7h 22m 17:10 Cardiff University 00:32 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £12
National Express 6h 39m 19:53 Cardiff University 02:32 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £12
National Express 6h 31m 02:50 Cardiff University 09:21 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £16
National Express 5h 57m 04:50 Cardiff University 10:47 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £16

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 54m 16:38 Cardiff University 00:32 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £12
National Express 7h 39m 18:53 Cardiff University 02:32 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £12
National Express 7h 57m 16:38 Cardiff University 00:35 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £12
National Express 7h 42m 18:53 Cardiff University 02:35 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £12
National Express 7h 50m 16:38 Cardiff University 00:28 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £12

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 5m 16:30 Cardiff Coach Station 00:35 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £17
National Express 8h 2m 16:30 Cardiff Coach Station 00:32 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £17
National Express 8h 15m 16:30 Cardiff Coach Station 00:45 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £17
National Express 7h 58m 16:30 Cardiff Coach Station 00:28 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £17
National Express 8h 7m 16:30 Cardiff Coach Station 00:37 Brighton York Place  Economy £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Brighton via Bristol, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 3m
      0
      18:15
      Cardiff
      University
      19:20
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 1h 40m
    • National Express
      6h 18m
      0
      21:00
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      03:18
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 52m 15:28 Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange 23:20 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £17
National Express 7h 49m 15:28 Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange 23:17 Brighton Preston Park  Economy £17
National Express 8h 2m 15:28 Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange 23:30 Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station  Economy £17
National Express 7h 45m 15:28 Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange 23:13 Brighton Patcham Place  Economy £17
National Express 8h 5m 16:30 Cardiff Coach Station 00:35 Brighton Preston Circus  Economy £19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Brighton via Bristol, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 3m
      0
      18:15
      Cardiff
      University
      19:20
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 1h 40m
    • National Express
      6h 18m
      0
      21:00
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      03:18
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 1h 18m longer, but you will save £3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cardiff to Brighton is £12 on 30/10/2026. 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.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 168 daily coaches from Cardiff to Brighton. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 146 daily coaches between Cardiff and Brighton.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 338 coaches from Cardiff to Brighton, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Brighton, with 120 offers.

Facts about coaches from Cardiff to Brighton

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 152 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Brighton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Brighton starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 5h 8m
Earliest Coach 03:25
Latest Coach 23:45
Daily Bus Connections 152 Ø
Distance 224.4 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Cardiff to Brighton

Every day, 152 buses from 1 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 29/10/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/10
Tuesday 27/10
Wednesday 28/10
Thursday 29/10
£12
Friday 30/10
£14
Saturday 31/10
£16
Sunday 01/11
Monday 02/11
£12
Tuesday 03/11
£17
Wednesday 04/11
£17
Thursday 05/11
£16
Friday 06/11
£12
Saturday 07/11
£12
Sunday 08/11
£12
Monday 09/11
£12
Tuesday 10/11
£12
Wednesday 11/11
£12
Thursday 12/11
£12
Friday 13/11
Saturday 14/11
£12
Sunday 15/11
£12
Monday 16/11
£12
Tuesday 17/11
£12
Wednesday 18/11
£12
Thursday 19/11
£12
Friday 20/11
£15
Saturday 21/11
£12
Sunday 22/11

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 £12, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to Brighton. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £12.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Brighton, with £12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £12.

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

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 5h 8m
Earliest Coach 03:25
Last Coach 23:45
Daily Connections 152 Ø
Found on 28/10/2026

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.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cardiff to Brighton? Compare all modes of transports from Cardiff to Brighton.

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 £12 and takes 7h 0m. 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 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £73. 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 152 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 8m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £53. 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 03:25. 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 23:45. 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. 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.

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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cardiff to Brighton?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 152 daily trips between Cardiff and Brighton. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Cardiff to Brighton?

Prices and availability for 152 trips between Cardiff and Brighton change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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