Cardiff to Lowestoft Trains

Cardiff to Lowestoft trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Lowestoft takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Lowestoft. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 34m
Duration: 266 mi
Distance: £142
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain

5h 49m

£120–211

Cardiff to Lowestoft train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Lowestoft. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Lowestoft at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:20 PM → 9:41 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
4:23 PM → 10:41 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
5:18 PM → 11:41 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
8:22 PM → 11:36 AM
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15h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:36 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 3:36 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 4:36 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 5:36 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 47m • 3 changes
6:51 AM → 12:41 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 47m • 3 changes
6:51 AM → 12:41 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 47m • 3 changes
6:51 AM → 12:41 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 47m • 3 changes
6:51 AM → 12:41 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:41 AM
5h 47m • 3 changes
6:51 AM → 12:41 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Lowestoft? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Cardiff to Lowestoft trains

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Cardiff to Lowestoft train times

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:20 PM → 9:41 PM

4:23 PM → 10:41 PM

5:18 PM → 11:41 PM

8:22 PM → 11:36 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:36 PM

10:20 AM → 3:36 PM

11:20 AM → 4:36 PM

12:20 PM → 5:36 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:41 AM

6:51 AM → 12:41 PM

7:49 AM → 1:41 PM

8:38 AM → 2:41 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:41 AM

6:51 AM → 12:41 PM

7:49 AM → 1:41 PM

8:38 AM → 2:41 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:41 AM

6:51 AM → 12:41 PM

7:49 AM → 1:41 PM

8:38 AM → 2:41 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:41 AM

6:51 AM → 12:41 PM

7:49 AM → 1:41 PM

8:38 AM → 2:41 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:41 AM

6:51 AM → 12:41 PM

7:49 AM → 1:41 PM

8:38 AM → 2:41 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington

Train from Stratford (London) to Ipswich

Train from Ipswich to Lowestoft

Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to Lowestoft

Alternative transport options

8:22 PM → 11:36 AM
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