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How to get fromCardiff to Suffolkby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Suffolk by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stowmarkettrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich
    4h 16m
    £101–173

  2. Drive  220.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Suffolkcar car 220.7 mi
    4h 22m
    £55–79

  3. Fly from Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane CWL - NWI
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Stowmarkettrain train
    7h 11m
    £144–309

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cambridgetrain train Cardiff Central - Stansted Airport
    2. Take the train from Cambridge to Stowmarkettrain train Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
    6h 47m
    £127–192

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Norwich to Stowmarkettrain train
    6h 59m
    £118–343

Cardiff to Suffolk by train and subway

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stowmarket via London Paddington, Paddington station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 16m.

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