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The average train between Cardiff and Ipswich takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Cardiff to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Ipswich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Ipswich is 305.1 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ipswich via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 39m.
