The distance between Ipswich and Cardiff is around 349km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Ipswich to Cardiff by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Cardiff Central.
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Take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Cardiff (CWL).
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens.
There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Cardiff by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($115).
The distance between Ipswich and Cardiff is around 349km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (189 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Ipswich and Cardiff by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Cardiff is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £95 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Cardiff. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Ipswich and Cardiff. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ipswich and Cardiff. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ipswich to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
National Express run regular bus services between Ipswich and Cardiff. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Cardiff. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ipswich and Cardiff. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Cardiff is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | £95($115) | hourly | 349km (217 miles) |
Train to Norwich, Fly + 1 similar | 3h 45m | £515($610) | hourly | 907km (564 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4hrs | £610($725) | hourly | 918km (570 miles) |
Bus | 7h 30m | £15($18) | every 20 mins | 391km (243 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | £67($79) | on demand | 385km (239 miles) |
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