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Cardiff to Suffolk trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Suffolk takes 4h 28m 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.

4h 28m
Duration
233 mi
Distance
£122
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 London Liverpool Street to Stowmarkettrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 14m
£101–174

Cardiff to Suffolk train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Suffolk. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Suffolk at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia9h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Suffolk.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 232.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Suffolk, England?

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 14m.

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