The average train between Cardiff and Suffolk takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Suffolk. 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 Suffolk. 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 Suffolk at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Suffolk? 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 Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Suffolk station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Cardiff to Suffolk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Suffolk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Stowmarket station.
Book your Cardiff to Suffolk train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cardiff and Suffolk is 297.2 km. The road distance is 374 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stowmarket via London Paddington, Paddington station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 37m.