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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Colchester is to bus and train which costs £40 - £85 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £90 - £180.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Wales 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 10m.

How far is it from Wales to Colchester?

The distance between Wales and Colchester is 201 miles. The road distance is 210.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Wales to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Colchester train from?

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

Where does the Wales to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wales to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Colchester is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Wales to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 980+ hotels available in Colchester.

Wales to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 10m
£93–175
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road 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 / ...
7h 48m
£42–84
Drive 209.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Colchestercar 209.6 mi
4h
£52–75
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 1m
£112–313

Wales to Colchester by train

196Weekly Trains

3h 10mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 200.2 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Wales and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 10m.

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