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Cardiff to Ipswich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Ipswich takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Ipswich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 59m
Duration
217 mi
Distance
£118
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 4m
£101–193

Cardiff to Ipswich train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 217.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ipswich, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ipswich via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 4m.

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