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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Suffolk is to bus which costs £55 - £85 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Suffolk is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £60 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Suffolk?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Stowmarket via Paddington station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Suffolk?

The distance between Cardiff and Suffolk is 234 miles. The road distance is 221.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Suffolk without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Cardiff to Suffolk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Suffolk train from?

Cardiff to Suffolk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Suffolk?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Suffolk is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Cardiff to Suffolk train arrive?

Cardiff to Suffolk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Suffolk?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Suffolk is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Cardiff to Suffolk.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Suffolk?

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Where can I stay near Suffolk?

There are 832+ hotels available in Suffolk.

Cardiff to Suffolk - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stowmarkettrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 15m
£62–156
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk940
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Stowmarkettrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
6h 44m
£41–121
Drive 220.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Suffolkcar 220.2 mi
4h 18m
£53–77
Fly from Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane CWL - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Stowmarkettrain
7h 44m
£202–581
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
8h 18m
£56–82
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane BRS - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Stowmarkettrain
7h 3m
£89–708

Cardiff to Suffolk by train and subway

196Weekly Services

4h 15mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Suffolk.

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Distance: 232.7 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stowmarket via London Paddington, Paddington station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Stowmarket via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, Railway Station, and Bury St Edmunds in around 8h 18m.

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