The average bus between Essex and Cardiff takes 9h 8m and the fastest bus takes 6h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essex 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.
Buses run 4 times a day between Essex and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Essex 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Cardiff station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Essex to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Essex to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
The distance between Essex and Cardiff is 262.5 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a bus from Bulford Lane to Sophia Gardens via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 31m.