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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

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36

train journeys
per day

177

miles (285 kms)

3hrs 55 mins

fastest journey

06:12 / 23:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

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On a typical weekday there are 36 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Cardiff Central , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 36 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Cardiff Central is approximately 177 miles (285 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 19 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Cardiff Central.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Cardiff Central. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 55 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Colchester Town to Cardiff Central

Journeys from Colchester Town to Cardiff Central Today

  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:12
    3 hrs 58 mins3 changes
    10:10
    Colchester Town
    Cardiff Central
    Colchester Town to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:41
    3 hrs 55 mins3 changes
    10:36
    Colchester Town
    Cardiff Central
    Colchester Town to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:13
    3 hrs 57 mins3 changes
    11:10
    Colchester Town
    Cardiff Central
    Colchester Town to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:35
    4 hrs 1 min3 changes
    11:36
    Colchester Town
    Cardiff Central
    Colchester Town to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:19
    3 hrs 52 mins3 changes
    12:11
    Colchester Town
    Cardiff Central
    Colchester Town to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:00
    4 hrs 17 mins3 changes - overtaken train
    13:17
    Colchester Town
    Cardiff Central
    Colchester Town to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:07
    4 hrs 10 mins4 changes
    13:17
    Colchester Town
    Cardiff Central
    Colchester Town to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:44
    3 hrs 51 mins3 changes
    13:35
    Colchester Town
    Cardiff Central
    Colchester Town to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:00
    4 hrs 6 mins3 changes - overtaken train
    14:06
    Colchester Town
    Cardiff Central
    Colchester Town to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:07
    3 hrs 59 mins4 changes
    14:06
    Colchester Town
    Cardiff Central
    Colchester Town to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:44
    3 hrs 53 mins3 changes
    14:37
    Colchester Town
    Cardiff Central
    Colchester Town to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:00
    4 hrs 16 mins3 changes - overtaken train
    15:16
    Colchester Town
    Cardiff Central
    Colchester Town to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:07
    4 hrs 9 mins4 changes
    15:16
    Colchester Town
    Cardiff Central
    Colchester Town to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:44
    3 hrs 51 mins3 changes
    15:35
    Colchester Town
    Cardiff Central
    Colchester Town to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:00
    4 hrs 7 mins3 changes - overtaken train
    16:07
    Colchester Town
    Cardiff Central
    Colchester Town to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:07
    4 hrs4 changes
    16:07
    Colchester Town
    Cardiff Central
    Colchester Town to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:44
    3 hrs 52 mins3 changes
    16:36
    Colchester Town
    Cardiff Central
    Colchester Town to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:00
    4 hrs 9 mins3 changes - overtaken train
    17:09
    Colchester Town
    Cardiff Central
    Colchester Town to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:07
    4 hrs 2 mins4 changes
    17:09
    Colchester Town
    Cardiff Central
    Colchester Town to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:44
    3 hrs 53 mins3 changes
    17:37
    Colchester Town
    Cardiff Central
    Colchester Town to Cardiff Central

About Colchester Town Station

Station name Colchester Town (CET)
AddressColchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Managed byLE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:10 - 20:15
Saturday 07:00 - 18:45
Sunday Closed
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Cardiff Central Station

Station name Cardiff Central (CDF)
AddressCardiff Central Station, Central Square, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 1EP
Managed byAW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:40 - 21:30
Saturday 05:40 - 21:30
Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and Cardiff Central

The travel time between Colchester Town and Cardiff Central by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 19 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 55 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Cardiff Central vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 36 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:07.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester Town and Cardiff Central can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester Town & Cardiff Central. owever, there are 36 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Cardiff Central.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester Town and Cardiff Central, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.