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How to get fromIpswich to Cardiffby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ipswich to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    3h 40m
    £63–206

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    6h 58m
    £47–100

  3. Drive 225.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Cardiffcar car 225.5 mi
    4h 15m
    £55–80

  4. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane NWI - CWL
    7h 26m
    £207–645

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940
    7h 1m
    £49–147

  6. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NWI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 53m
    £83–711

  7. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane STN - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 46m
    £69–190

Ipswich to Cardiff by train

Calendar204Weekly Trains
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Ipswich to Cardiff Central via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Sophia Gardens via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 58m.

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