The average train between Colchester and Cardiff takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is an hourly train service from Colchester 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.
Trains run hourly between Colchester and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Cardiff station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Colchester to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Colchester to Cardiff train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Colchester and Cardiff is 285.2 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Cardiff Central via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 27m.
