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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Colchester takes 7h 46m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 46m
Duration
224 mi
Distance
£49
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  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
£42–100

Cardiff to Colchester bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 223.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 6h 36m.

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