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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chelmsford and Cardiff takes 6h 44m and the fastest bus takes 6h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 44m
Duration
211 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
6h 6m
£30–52

Chelmsford to Cardiff bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Chelmsford and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express6h 45m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express6h 42m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express6h 45m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express6h 42m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express6h 45m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express6h 42m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express6h 45m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express6h 42m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express6h 45m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 2m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express6h 23m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express6h 19m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressNational Express6h 23m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chelmsford to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 211.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 6m.

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