What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lavenham?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lavenham is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lavenham?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lavenham is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Lavenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lavenham. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Norman Way via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lavenham?

The distance between Cardiff and Lavenham is 220 miles. The road distance is 207.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Lavenham without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lavenham without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £75 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Lavenham?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Cardiff to Lavenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lavenham bus from?

Cardiff to Lavenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Lavenham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lavenham is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Cardiff to Lavenham bus arrive?

Cardiff to Lavenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Lavenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Lavenham is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Cardiff to Lavenham.

Where can I stay near Lavenham?

There are 112+ hotels available in Lavenham.

Cardiff to Lavenham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 44 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Lavenham by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
5h 28m
£80–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
8h 2m
£41–81
Drive 206.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Lavenhamcar 206.7 mi
4h 28m
£51–73
Train, line 44 bus, line 43 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Romfordtrain
3. Take the train from Romford to Colchestertrain
4. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Stationbus 44 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Norman Waybus 43 / ...
6h 29m
£72–143
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shenfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain
8h 16m

Cardiff to Lavenham by train and bus

124Weekly Services

5h 28mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Lavenham.

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Distance: 218.3 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Norman Way via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Norman Way via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 2m.

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