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Southend-on-Sea to Cardiff University buses

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The average bus between Southend-on-Sea and Cardiff University takes 9h 17m and the fastest bus takes 7h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southend-on-Sea to Cardiff University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 17m
Duration
234 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
Every 4 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 / ...
7h 42m
£34–64

Southend-on-Sea to Cardiff University bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Southend-on-Sea and Cardiff University. The earliest departure is at 2:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 5:14 PM which arrives into Cardiff University at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressCardiff Bus8h 2m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressCardiff Bus8h 1m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressCardiff Bus8h 26m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressCardiff Bus8h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressCardiff Bus8h 59m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales8h 56m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales8h 54m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressCardiff Bus8h 16m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressCardiff Bus8h 59m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales8h 56m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales8h 54m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressCardiff Bus8h 16m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressCardiff Bus8h 59m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales8h 56m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales8h 54m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressCardiff Bus8h 16m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressCardiff Bus8h 59m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales8h 56m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales8h 54m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressCardiff Bus8h 16m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressCardiff Bus8h 59m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales8h 56m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressCardiff Bus9h 15m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressCardiff Bus8h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales8h 41m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales8h 56m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South Wales8h 55m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressCardiff Bus8h 14m • 4 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea to Cardiff University? 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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  • Distance: 234 mi
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Cardiff University, Wales?

You can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Cardiff University via Bus Station, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 in around 7h 42m.

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