The average train between Cardiff and Beccles takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Beccles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Beccles. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Beccles at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Beccles. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Beccles station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Cardiff to Beccles train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Beccles train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Beccles station.
Book your Cardiff to Beccles train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cardiff and Beccles is 342.5 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Beccles via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Ipswich in around 5h 44m.