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How to get fromCardiff to Lowestoftby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Lowestoft by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain train
    5h 51m
    £120–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus X21 / ...
    10h 16m
    £35–54

  3. Drive  255.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Lowestoftcar car 255.8 mi
    5h 7m
    £65–93

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane BRS - NWI
    7h 36m
    £113–394

  5. Bus via Slough

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus X21 / ...
    10h 39m
    £47–81

  6. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane CWL - NWI
    8h 10m
    £149–440

Cardiff to Lowestoft by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lowestoft via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Ipswich in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Railway Station via London Heathrow Airport and Bus Station in around 10h 16m.

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