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Cardiff to Ipswich trains

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Trip Overview

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.

4h 1m
Duration
217 mi
Distance
£120
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 / ...
3h 39m
£102–197

Cardiff to Ipswich train times

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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  • Distance: 217.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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 3h 39m.

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