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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Colchester is to bus and train which costs £45 - £90 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £90 - £180.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Colchester?

The distance between Cardiff and Colchester is 201 miles. The road distance is 210.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Cardiff to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Colchester train from?

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

Train or fly from Cardiff to Colchester?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £260 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Cardiff to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Colchester is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Cardiff to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1022+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff 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 - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
3h 38m
£94–178
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Brentwoodtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
8h 13m
£45–86
Drive 209.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Colchestercar 209.4 mi
3h 59m
£52–74
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 11m
£88–234
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CWL - STN
7h 40m
£68–251
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
6h 56m
£330–706
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
7h 48m
£228–673

Cardiff to Colchester by train

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3h 38mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Colchester.

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Distance: 200.3 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, Ryanair flies from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 4 times a week.

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