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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lavenham is to bus via Thetford which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lavenham is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Lavenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lavenham. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Norman Way via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Lavenham?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lavenham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lavenham?

The distance between Cardiff and Lavenham is 220 miles. The road distance is 208.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lavenham without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 55m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Cardiff to Lavenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lavenham bus from?

Cardiff to Lavenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lavenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Lavenham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lavenham is to train via London which takes 5h 55m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Cardiff to Lavenham bus arrive?

Cardiff to Lavenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Lavenham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Lavenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Lavenham is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Cardiff to Lavenham.

Where can I stay near Lavenham?

There are 635+ hotels available in Lavenham.

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Lavenham by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
5h 55m
£94–169
Bus via Thetford
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1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetfordbus Uk950
10h 35m
£32–50
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 / ...
9h 46m
£46–75
Drive 207.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Lavenhamcar 207.3 mi
4h 32m
£52–74
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cambridgetrain Cardiff Central - Stansted Airport
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Bury St Edmundstrain Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
8h 11m
£125–187

Cardiff to Lavenham by train and bus

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Distance: 218.3 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Norman Way via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Norman Way via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 46m.

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