Rome2Rio

How to get fromCardiff to Colchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Colchester

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 9m
    £90–157

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717 / ...
    6h 36m
    £30–54

  3. Drive  209.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Colchestercar car 209.6 mi
    4h
    £52–75

  4. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    6h 22m
    £300–1,145

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Brentwoodtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    8h 8m
    £50–91

  6. Fly to Norwich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane CWL - NWI
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain train
    7h 33m
    £133–963

  7. Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane CWL - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus
    8h 39m
    £61–238

Cardiff to Colchester by train

Calendar184Weekly Trains
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 200.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 6h 36m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There