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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Colchester to Cardiff from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today
£46
tomorrow
Wednesday
£27
Thursday
£37
Friday
£26
Saturday
£27
Sunday
£26

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 15m 18:40 Colchester East Hill House 02:55 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £46
National Express 8h 15m 16:45 Colchester East Hill House 01:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £53
National Express 8h 25m 11:55 Colchester East Hill House 20:20 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £69
National Express 8h 35m 05:35 Colchester East Hill House 14:10 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £70
National Express 8h 30m 14:10 Colchester East Hill House 22:40 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £73
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to Cardiff via London, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 5m
      0
      18:40
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      21:23
      London
      Mile End
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £34
      • Waiting Time 1h 7m
    • FlixBus
      3h 15m
      0
      22:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      01:45
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 30m 11:55 Colchester East Hill House 20:25 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £27
National Express 8h 25m 05:35 Colchester East Hill House 14:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 8h 10m 16:45 Colchester East Hill House 00:55 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 8h 35m 18:40 Colchester East Hill House 03:15 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 8h 30m 14:10 Colchester East Hill House 22:40 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £29

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 35m 18:40 Colchester East Hill House 03:15 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £37
National Express 8h 10m 16:45 Colchester East Hill House 00:55 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £51
National Express 8h 25m 05:35 Colchester East Hill House 14:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £54
National Express 8h 30m 11:55 Colchester East Hill House 20:25 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £58
National Express 8h 25m 02:35 Colchester East Hill House 11:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to Cardiff via London, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 5m
      0
      18:40
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      21:23
      London
      Mile End
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
      • Waiting Time 0h 7m
    • FlixBus
      3h 15m
      0
      21:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      00:45
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
    Travel Time is 2h 5m shorter, and you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 15m 16:45 Colchester East Hill House 01:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £26
National Express 8h 15m 18:40 Colchester East Hill House 02:55 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £26
National Express 8h 35m 05:35 Colchester East Hill House 14:10 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 8h 25m 11:55 Colchester East Hill House 20:20 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £29
National Express 8h 25m 02:35 Colchester East Hill House 11:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to Cardiff via London, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 0m
      0
      16:40
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      19:10
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
      • Waiting Time 4h 20m
    • National Express
      3h 10m
      0
      23:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      02:40
      Cardiff
      Gabalfa Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 15m 18:40 Colchester East Hill House 02:55 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £27
National Express 8h 10m 11:55 Colchester East Hill House 20:05 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £29
National Express 8h 30m 14:10 Colchester East Hill House 22:40 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £39
National Express 8h 25m 02:35 Colchester East Hill House 11:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £42
National Express 6h 50m 05:35 Colchester East Hill House 12:25 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £45
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to Cardiff via London, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 0m
      0
      16:40
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      19:10
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
      • Waiting Time 4h 20m
    • National Express
      3h 10m
      0
      23:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      02:40
      Cardiff
      Gabalfa Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 15m 18:40 Colchester East Hill House 02:55 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £26
National Express 8h 10m 11:55 Colchester East Hill House 20:05 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £30
National Express 8h 25m 02:35 Colchester East Hill House 11:00 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £40
National Express 8h 30m 14:10 Colchester East Hill House 22:40 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £40
National Express 6h 50m 05:35 Colchester East Hill House 12:25 Cardiff Coach Station  Economy £45
  • Did you know that if you travel from Colchester to Cardiff via London, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 0m
      0
      16:40
      Colchester
      East Hill House
      19:10
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
      • Waiting Time 4h 20m
    • National Express
      3h 10m
      0
      23:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      02:40
      Cardiff
      Gabalfa Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save £4

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Colchester to Cardiff is £26 on 07/08/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Colchester and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Colchester and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Colchester to Cardiff. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Colchester and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 12 coaches from Colchester to Cardiff, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Colchester and Cardiff, with 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from Colchester to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 6 times every day by bus from Colchester to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Colchester to Cardiff starting from £26!

Cheapest Bus £26
Fastest Bus 6h 50m
Earliest Coach 05:35
Latest Coach 18:40
Daily Bus Connections 6 Ø
Distance 285.1 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Colchester to Cardiff

Every day, 6 buses from 1 coach companies leave Colchester for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/08/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 03/08
£46
Tuesday 04/08
Wednesday 05/08
£27
Thursday 06/08
£37
Friday 07/08
£26
Saturday 08/08
£27
Sunday 09/08
£26
Monday 10/08
£26
Tuesday 11/08
£26
Wednesday 12/08
£26
Thursday 13/08
Friday 14/08
£26
Saturday 15/08
£28
Sunday 16/08
£28
Monday 17/08
£26
Tuesday 18/08
£26
Wednesday 19/08
£26
Thursday 20/08
£27
Friday 21/08
£27
Saturday 22/08
£27
Sunday 23/08
Monday 24/08
£26
Tuesday 25/08
£29
Wednesday 26/08
£26
Thursday 27/08
£29
Friday 28/08
£26
Saturday 29/08
£38
Sunday 30/08

The cheapest time to travel from Colchester to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Colchester to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £26, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Colchester to Cardiff. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £27.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Colchester to Cardiff, with £26. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £27.

How to save money travelling from Colchester to Cardiff

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Colchester to Cardiff in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Colchester to Cardiff, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Colchester to Cardiff are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Colchester to Cardiff

These are the most booked bus companies between Colchester to Cardiff from our users.

National Express from Colchester to Cardiff

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Colchester to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price £26
Fastest Coach 6h 50m
Earliest Coach 05:35
Last Coach 18:40
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 02/08/2026

All bus stations and stops in Colchester and Cardiff

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Colchester and Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Colchester to Cardiff

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Colchester to Cardiff? Or which bus companies serve the route Colchester to Cardiff? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Colchester to Cardiff bus

How much does a Colchester - Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Colchester - Cardiff bus trip is available from £26 and takes 8h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Colchester to Cardiff?

The connection Colchester to Cardiff is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £26 to £88. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Colchester - Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Colchester to Cardiff is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from Colchester take?

The quickest coach from Colchester to Cardiff is provided by National Express and takes 6h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £45. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Colchester to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Colchester at 05:35. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Colchester to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Colchester at 18:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Colchester - Cardiff route?

Passengers looking to travel from Colchester to Cardiff can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Colchester and Cardiff by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Cardiff from Colchester?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Colchester Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Colchester Cardiff bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Colchester to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Colchester to Cardiff?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between Colchester and Cardiff. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Colchester to Cardiff?

Prices and availability for 6 trips between Colchester and Cardiff change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Colchester to Cardiff

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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