4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Braintree to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£0
Average price
£-0
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 20 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Braintree to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Braintree to Cardiff you need to make at least 2 changes.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Braintree to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Braintree to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 261 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£39 Average Price Cheapest | £79 Average Price |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Braintree to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for Braintree to Cardiff coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 25 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:55 Bus Interchange (stand 6) | 7h20 | 15:15 Cardiff | 3 changes | |
| 07:55 Bus Interchange (stand 6) | 7h20 | 15:15 Cardiff | 2 changes | |
| 09:10 Bus Interchange (stand 6) | 7h05 | 16:15 Cardiff | 3 changes | |
| 09:10 Bus Interchange (stand 6) | 7h05 | 16:15 Cardiff | 2 changes | |
| 10:15 Bus Interchange (stand 6) | 7h25 | 17:40 Cardiff | 3 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Braintree to Cardiff
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Buses from Braintree to Cardiff run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 07:55, the last at 22:13. The fastest coach covers the 261 km distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 261 km |
Average bus duration 7h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 07:55 |
Last bus 22:13 |
Bus providers: First Essex, Arriva Herts and Essex from Braintree to CardiffYou can travel by bus between Braintree to Cardiff with First Essex, Arriva Herts and Essex for as low as £38. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Braintree to Cardiff coach
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