Colchester to Cardiff Buses

Colchester to Cardiff buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Colchester and Cardiff takes 7h 42m and the fastest bus takes 6h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester 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.

7h 42m
Duration: 225 mi
Distance: £40
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...

6h 22m

£33–57

Colchester to Cardiff bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Colchester and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:55 AM → 6:25 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
2:10 PM → 10:40 PM
8h 30m • 2 changes
4:40 PM → 12:50 AM
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8h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:00 AM
8h 25m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 4:30 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 6:40 PM
6h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:00 AM
8h 25m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 4:30 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 6:40 PM
6h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:00 AM
8h 25m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 4:30 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 6:40 PM
6h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:00 AM
8h 25m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 4:30 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 6:40 PM
6h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:00 AM
8h 25m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 4:45 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 6:40 PM
6h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:00 AM
8h 25m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 6:25 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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.

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Colchester to Cardiff bus times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:55 AM → 6:25 PM

2:10 PM → 10:40 PM

4:40 PM → 12:50 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:00 AM

5:35 AM → 12:25 PM

8:40 AM → 4:30 PM

11:55 AM → 6:40 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:00 AM

5:35 AM → 12:25 PM

8:40 AM → 4:30 PM

11:55 AM → 6:40 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:00 AM

5:35 AM → 12:25 PM

8:40 AM → 4:30 PM

11:55 AM → 6:40 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:00 AM

5:35 AM → 12:25 PM

8:40 AM → 4:30 PM

11:55 AM → 6:40 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:00 AM

5:35 AM → 12:25 PM

8:40 AM → 4:45 PM

11:55 AM → 6:40 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:00 AM

5:35 AM → 12:25 PM

8:50 AM → 4:15 PM

11:55 AM → 6:25 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station

Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station

Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens

Where to next?

Bus trips from Colchester

Bus trips to Cardiff

Alternative transport options

4:40 PM → 12:50 AM
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