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There are 6 ways to get from Hove to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    3h 44m
    £96–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus Uk940
    6h 38m
    £33–53

  3. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    6h 4m
    £34–58

  4. Drive  174.8 mi

    1. Drive from Hove to Cardiffcar car 174.8 mi
    3h 31m
    £44–63

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LGW - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 29m
    £100–240

  6. Train via Southampton

    1. Take the train from Hove to Southampton Centraltrain train Brighton - Southampton Central
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 13m
    £73–135

Hove to Cardiff by train

Calendar186Weekly Trains
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Hove, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Brighton to Cardiff Central via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Steine to Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 4m.

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