Trains from Cardiff to Brighton

Cardiff to Brighton train information

Which train company can I use?

There are several rail providers across the UK & Europe. By searching for your ticket on gopili, you will be able to see the trains connecting Cardiff in Wales to Brighton in England as well as the rail company for this route.

How much times does it take?

Using the train is a quick and convenient way to get to Brighton from Cardiff. The average journey time from Cardiff to Brighton is 4h35m to cover the 140 miles.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Prices may vary depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for Cardiff to Brighton train tickets

Cardiff - Brighton prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Cardiff to Brighton by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Cardiff - Brighton: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The chart above illustrates the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the ticket is purchased. Purchasing your train from Cardiff to Brighton in advance will enable you to pay less for your train.

The cheapest tickets we found were from £20 when purchasing your train 15 days in advance which is 47% cheaper than the best price we found when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Cardiff to Brighton trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Cardiff and Brighton by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Brighton to Cardiff and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Cardiff - Brighton train tickets

The easiest way to spend less on your Cardiff Brighton train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

How much can I save with a railcard?

When buying a railcard, you aim to break even after several trips. But is it really profitable when taking the train from Cardiff to Brighton? Use your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average price cut with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average cost for a Cardiff Brighton ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

The first step is to divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be efficient. You can now divide that number by C. It will give you the approximate number of trips needed across the year to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be profitable if you're doing around 2 trips from Cardiff to Brighton (one way journey).

How much does a railcard cost?

The cost to get a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to buy a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most rail fares for a whole year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey