What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Wales is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Wales?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Wales is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £90 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Wales. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Wales. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Cardiff Central via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Colchester to Wales?

The distance between Colchester and Wales is 201 miles. The road distance is 210.8 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Wales without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £90 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Wales?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Colchester to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Wales bus from?

Colchester to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Wales train from?

Colchester to Wales train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Wales?

The best way to get from Colchester to Wales is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Colchester to Wales bus arrive?

Colchester to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Wales train arrive?

Colchester to Wales train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Wales is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Colchester to Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Wales?

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There are 3 ways to get from Colchester to Wales by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 30m
£94–184
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
6h 33m
£41–104
Drive 209.6 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Cardiffcar 209.6 mi
3h 59m
£52–74

Colchester to Wales by train

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Distance: 200.2 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Wales?

You can take a train from Colchester to Cardiff Central via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Sophia Gardens via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 33m.

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