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How to get fromCardiff to Lowestoftby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Lowestoft by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain train
    5h 44m
    £125–238

  2. Bus via Cardiff North Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus X21 / ...
    10h 18m
    £32–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus X21 / ...
    9h 43m
    £57–137

  4. Drive 255.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Lowestoftcar car 255.3 mi
    5h 4m
    £62–90

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane CWL - NWI
    8h 5m
    £148–532

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane BRS - NWI
    7h 46m
    £119–418

Cardiff to Lowestoft by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lowestoft via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Ipswich in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Railway Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 9h 43m.

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