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Trains from Cardiff to Brighton

🚆 Starting your journey from Cardiff Central station, you will first take a train to Paddington station in London. From there, you will transfer to another train bound for London Victoria. 💷 The total travel time from Cardiff to Hove, including transfers, is approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes. Ticket prices for this train journey between Cardiff and Brighton typically range from £87 to £171.

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  • The train route from Cardiff to Brighton involves transfers and is operated by First Great Western Service and Southern Service. Trains depart from Cardiff Central station and arrive at Hove station with transfers at Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes, with ticket prices ranging from £88 to £173 depending on the class and time of booking.
  • The fastest train route from Cardiff to Brighton involves transfers at Paddington and London Victoria stations, operated by First Great Western and Southern services. The total journey time is approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes. While there is no direct train between Cardiff and Brighton, this route offers a relatively swift and convenient option for travelers making the journey by train, with ticket prices ranging from £88 to £173.
  • Trains departing from Cardiff for Brighton are operated by First Great Western Service and depart from Cardiff Central station. Cardiff Central station serves as the primary departure point for trains heading towards Brighton and provides convenient connectivity for travelers. Passengers can board the train at Cardiff Central station to embark on their journey to Brighton via transfers at Paddington and London Victoria stations.
  • There are several trains available for the journey from Cardiff to Brighton although there is no direct train between the two cities. Passengers can board trains at Cardiff Central station operated by First Great Western Service, which will take them to Hove via transfers at Paddington and London Victoria stations. The total travel time for the journey, including transfers, is approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes. Ticket prices for trains between Cardiff and Brighton vary from £88 to £173 depending on the class and booking options.
  • The train from Cardiff to Brighton arrives at Hove station. This service is operated by Southern Service, and Hove station is the final destination for this particular train route. Passengers will alight at Hove station after the journey that includes transfers at Paddington and London Victoria stations.
  • The first train of the day to travel from Cardiff to Brighton departs from Cardiff Central station. The service is operated by First Great Western Service and involves transfers at Paddington station and London Victoria before reaching Hove. The last train of the day to make this journey also departs from Cardiff Central station, where passengers can board the Southern Service train to Hove via the same route. The journey duration remains approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes, with ticket prices varying between £88 and £173.
  • There are no direct train trips each day between Cardiff and Brighton. The journey requires passengers to transfer at Paddington station and London Victoria before arriving at Hove. The train services provided by First Great Western and Southern Service, which operate on this route, do not offer direct trips between Cardiff and Brighton. The total duration of the journey, including transfers, is approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes with ticket prices ranging from £88 to £173.
  • No, there is no direct train between Cardiff and Brighton. Passengers will need to take a route that involves transferring at Paddington station and London Victoria before reaching Hove. The journey from Cardiff to Hove via these transfers typically takes around 3 hours and 45 minutes. These connecting services provided by First Great Western and Southern Service offer a convenient way to travel between the two cities despite the lack of a direct train route.
  • The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Brighton typically ranges from £88 to £173. The price may vary depending on factors such as the class of travel, availability, and how far in advance the ticket is booked. Passengers have the option to choose between different fare levels and ticket types, allowing flexibility in pricing for this train journey.

Will you be returning to Cardiff by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Brighton to Cardiff

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