The average bus between Cardiff and Wickford takes 7h 34m and the fastest bus takes 6h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Wickford. 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 Cardiff and Wickford. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Wickford at 2:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Wickford? 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 Cardiff to Wickford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Wickford station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
Cardiff to Wickford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Wickford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Swans station.
Book your Cardiff to Wickford bus tickets online with National Express and First Essex.
The distance between Cardiff and Wickford is 256.5 km. The road distance is 361 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Swans via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Stansted Airport (STN) in around 6h 18m.