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

The cheapest way to get from Caerphilly to Colchester is to bus and train which costs £45 - £90 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caerphilly to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £95 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Caerphilly and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Caerphilly to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Caerphilly and arriving at Colchester via Cardiff Central, London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Caerphilly to Colchester?

The distance between Caerphilly and Colchester is 209 miles. The road distance is 209.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caerphilly to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Caerphilly to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caerphilly to Colchester train from?

Caerphilly to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or fly from Caerphilly to Colchester?

The best way to get from Caerphilly to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £260 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Caerphilly to Colchester train arrive?

Caerphilly to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Caerphilly to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Caerphilly to Colchester is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Caerphilly to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 476+ hotels available in Colchester.

Caerphilly to Colchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Caerphilly to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 56m
£97–182
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Brentwoodtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
8h 40m
£46–90
Drive 208.5 mi
1. Drive from Caerphilly to Colchestercar 208.5 mi
4h 4m
£52–75
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CWL - STN
8h 2m
£71–255
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BRS - STN
7h 31m
£79–215
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 28m
£273–861
Fly Cardiff Airport to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane CWL - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain
8h 24m
£281–724

Caerphilly to Colchester by train

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Distance: 208.1 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Caerphilly to Colchester via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, Ryanair, KLM, and easyJet fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 5 times a week.

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