The average bus between Braintree and Cardiff takes 6h 59m and the fastest bus takes 6h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Braintree 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 every 4 hours between Braintree and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Braintree is at 5:59 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Braintree 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 Braintree to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Cardiff station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
Braintree to Cardiff bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Braintree to Cardiff bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
The distance between Braintree and Cardiff is 261.1 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a bus from Rue De Jeunes to Sophia Gardens via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 11m.