The average train between Cardiff and Melton (Suffolk) takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Melton (Suffolk). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Melton (Suffolk). 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 Melton (Suffolk) at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Melton (Suffolk). However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Melton (Suffolk) station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Cardiff to Melton (Suffolk) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Melton (Suffolk) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Cardiff to Melton (Suffolk) train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cardiff and Melton (Suffolk) is 318.4 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Melton (Suffolk) via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Ipswich in around 4h 44m.