The average train between Ipswich and Cardiff takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Ipswich to Cardiff. 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 Ipswich and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Cardiff station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Ipswich to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Ipswich to Cardiff train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ipswich and Cardiff is 305.1 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Cardiff Central via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 52m.
