The average train between Manningtree and Cardiff takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Manningtree 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 Manningtree and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manningtree is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford 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 Manningtree to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Manningtree station and arriving at Cardiff station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Manningtree to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Manningtree to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Manningtree to Cardiff train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Manningtree and Cardiff is 296.8 km. The road distance is 335 km.
You can take a train from Manningtree to Cardiff Central via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 36m.