The average train between Lowestoft and Cardiff takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft station and arriving at Cardiff station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Lowestoft to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Lowestoft station.
Lowestoft to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Lowestoft to Cardiff train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Lowestoft and Cardiff is 355.4 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Lowestoft to Cardiff Central via Ipswich, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 5h 32m.