The average train between Cardiff and Lowestoft takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Lowestoft. 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 Lowestoft. 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 Lowestoft at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Lowestoft? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Lowestoft station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Cardiff to Lowestoft train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Lowestoft train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lowestoft station.
Book your Cardiff to Lowestoft train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cardiff and Lowestoft is 355.4 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lowestoft via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Ipswich in around 6h 3m.