The average train between Cardiff and Manningtree takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Manningtree. 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 Manningtree. 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 Manningtree at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Manningtree. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Manningtree station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Cardiff to Manningtree train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Manningtree train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manningtree station.
Book your Cardiff to Manningtree train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cardiff and Manningtree is 296.8 km. The road distance is 335 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Manningtree via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 38m.