The average train between Suffolk and Cardiff takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Suffolk 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 Suffolk and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Suffolk is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Suffolk to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Suffolk station and arriving at Cardiff station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Suffolk to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stowmarket station.
Suffolk to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Suffolk to Cardiff train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Suffolk and Cardiff is 297.2 km. The road distance is 369 km.
You can take a train from Stowmarket to Cardiff Central via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 58m.