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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Cardiff is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Cardiff is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Lowestoft and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Lowestoft and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Cardiff Central via Ipswich, Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Cardiff?

The distance between Lowestoft and Cardiff is 267 miles. The road distance is 256.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £75 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Lowestoft to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Cardiff bus from?

Lowestoft to Cardiff bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Waveney Chambers station.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Cardiff train from?

Lowestoft to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Lowestoft station.

Train, bus or fly from Lowestoft to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £75 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 54m, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £600 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Cardiff bus arrive?

Lowestoft to Cardiff bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Lowestoft to Cardiff train arrive?

Lowestoft to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Cardiff is 257 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Lowestoft to Cardiff.

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

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Lowestoft to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lowestoft to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswich
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
5h 26m
£76–242
Drive 255.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Cardiff255.4 mi
5h 1m
£65–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus StationX21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
9h 54m
Fly Norwich International Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)NWI - CWL
7h 36m
£193–573
Bus via Swindon
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus StationX21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Parkside727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Parkside to Regent Circus
4. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Kingsway GD
10h 44m
Fly Norwich International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NWI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 49m
£127–592
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)STN - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 32m
£99–219
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)STN - CWL
9h 14m
£110–290

Lowestoft to Cardiff by train

114Weekly Trains

5h 26mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 265.9 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Cardiff Central via Ipswich, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 54m.

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