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

today
$17
tomorrow
$17
Friday
$17
Saturday
$17
Sunday
$17
Monday
$17
Tuesday
$17

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 5m 3:55 AM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station 12:00 PM Cardiff University  Economy $17
National Express 8h 15m 5:35 AM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station 1:50 PM Cardiff University  Economy $17
National Express 8h 0m 1:05 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station 9:05 PM Cardiff University  Economy $17
National Express 8h 35m 1:55 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station 10:30 PM Cardiff University  Economy $17
National Express 8h 35m 2:50 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station 11:25 PM Cardiff University  Economy $17

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 55m 4:00 AM Brighton Preston Circus 11:55 AM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange  Economy $17
National Express 8h 4m 5:41 AM Brighton Preston Circus 1:45 PM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange  Economy $17
National Express 7h 48m 1:12 PM Brighton Preston Circus 9:00 PM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange  Economy $17
National Express 8h 23m 2:02 PM Brighton Preston Circus 10:25 PM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange  Economy $17
National Express 8h 23m 2:57 PM Brighton Preston Circus 11:20 PM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange  Economy $17

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 45m 4:00 AM Brighton Preston Circus 11:45 AM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange  Economy $17
National Express 8h 10m 4:45 AM Brighton Preston Circus 12:55 PM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange  Economy $17
National Express 8h 14m 5:41 AM Brighton Preston Circus 1:55 PM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange  Economy $17
FlixBus 8h 25m 8:05 AM Brighton Central Bus Station 4:30 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $23
FlixBus 8h 35m 10:00 AM Brighton Central Bus Station 6:35 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 14m
      0
      6:16 AM
      Brighton
      Withdean Park
      1:43 PM
      Bristol
      Clifton Down
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 1h 7m
    • FlixBus
      1h 40m
      0
      2:50 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      4:30 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 2h 29m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 20m 3:05 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station 11:25 PM Cardiff University  Economy $17
National Express 7h 45m 4:05 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station 11:50 PM Cardiff University  Economy $17
National Express 7h 40m 5:10 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station 12:50 AM Cardiff University  Economy $17
FlixBus 8h 25m 8:05 AM Brighton Central Bus Station 4:30 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $21
FlixBus 8h 35m 10:00 AM Brighton Central Bus Station 6:35 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 14m
      0
      6:16 AM
      Brighton
      Withdean Park
      1:43 PM
      Bristol
      Clifton Down
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 1h 7m
    • FlixBus
      1h 40m
      0
      2:50 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      4:30 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 2h 34m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 44m 7:11 AM Brighton Preston Circus 2:55 PM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange  Economy $17
National Express 8h 8m 3:12 PM Brighton Preston Circus 11:20 PM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange  Economy $17
National Express 7h 33m 4:12 PM Brighton Preston Circus 11:45 PM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange  Economy $17
National Express 7h 28m 5:17 PM Brighton Preston Circus 12:45 AM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange  Economy $17
National Express 7h 13m 6:27 PM Brighton Preston Circus 1:40 AM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange  Economy $17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 1m
      0
      5:24 PM
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      12:05 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 15m
      0
      12:10 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      1:25 AM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 0h 48m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 20m 10:50 PM Brighton Preston Circus 12:10 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $17
National Express 7h 20m 4:15 AM Brighton Preston Circus 11:35 AM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange  Economy $17
National Express 7h 40m 5:15 AM Brighton Preston Circus 12:55 PM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange  Economy $17
National Express 7h 44m 6:11 AM Brighton Preston Circus 1:55 PM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange  Economy $17
National Express 7h 44m 7:11 AM Brighton Preston Circus 2:55 PM Cardiff Gabalfa Interchange  Economy $17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 1m
      0
      5:24 PM
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      12:05 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 15m
      0
      12:10 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      1:25 AM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 0h 41m longer, but you will save $2

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 3:55 AM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station 12:00 PM Cardiff University  Economy $17
National Express 8h 15m 5:35 AM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station 1:50 PM Cardiff University  Economy $17
National Express 8h 25m 11:05 AM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station 7:30 PM Cardiff University  Economy $17
National Express 8h 10m 12:05 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station 8:15 PM Cardiff University  Economy $17
National Express 8h 0m 1:05 PM Brighton Pool Valley Coach Station 9:05 PM Cardiff University  Economy $17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 1m
      0
      5:24 PM
      Brighton
      Patcham Place
      12:05 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 15m
      0
      12:10 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      1:25 AM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 0h 1m longer, but you will save $2

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Brighton to Cardiff is $17 on 4/29/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Brighton and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Brighton and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 226 daily buses from Brighton to Cardiff. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 40 daily coaches between Brighton and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 232 buses from Brighton to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between Brighton and Cardiff, with 90 offers.

Facts about the bus from Brighton to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 97 times every day by bus from Brighton to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Brighton to Cardiff starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus $17
Fastest Bus 5h 56m
Earliest Bus 3:55 AM
Latest Bus 10:57 PM
Daily Bus Routes 97 Ø
Distance 139.5 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Brighton to Cardiff

Every day, 97 buses from 2 bus companies leave Brighton for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/29/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/26
Monday 04/27
Tuesday 04/28
Wednesday 04/29
$17
Thursday 04/30
$17
Friday 05/01
$19
Saturday 05/02
$17
Sunday 05/03
$17
Monday 05/04
$17
Tuesday 05/05
$17
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
Friday 05/08
$17
Saturday 05/09
$27
Sunday 05/10
$17
Monday 05/11
$17
Tuesday 05/12
$17
Wednesday 05/13
$17
Thursday 05/14
$17
Friday 05/15
$17
Saturday 05/16
$17
Sunday 05/17
$17
Monday 05/18
$17
Tuesday 05/19
$17
Wednesday 05/20
$17
Thursday 05/21
$17
Friday 05/22
$19
Saturday 05/23

The cheapest time to travel from Brighton to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Brighton to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $17, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Brighton to Cardiff. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $17.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Brighton to Cardiff, with $17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $17.

How to save money travelling from Brighton to Cardiff

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 Brighton to Cardiff 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 Brighton to Cardiff, 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 buses from Brighton to Cardiff are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Brighton and Cardiff

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Brighton and Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Brighton to Cardiff

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

FAQs about the Brighton to Cardiff bus

How much does a Brighton Cardiff bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 8h 5m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $59. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cardiff.

On average, how many connections are available from Brighton to Cardiff each day?

Every day, the Brighton to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 97 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Brighton to Cardiff take?

The fastest bus from Brighton to Cardiff is offered by National Express and takes 5h 56m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $46. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Brighton to Cardiff?

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Brighton starts at 3:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Brighton to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from Brighton for Cardiff starts at 10:57 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Brighton Cardiff route?

When traveling by bus from Brighton to Cardiff, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Brighton and Cardiff 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 Brighton to Cardiff bus route?

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

What equipment is available for the Brighton Cardiff 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 traveling 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 Brighton to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

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

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 97 daily trips between Brighton and Cardiff. 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 Brighton to Cardiff?

Prices and availability for 97 trips between Brighton and Cardiff 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 Brighton to Cardiff

Economy
Economy

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

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