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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Cardiff to Ipswich

Cheapest
4 h 6 min
Car
387 km.
from $21
Other
4 h 31 min
Bus
426 km.
from €56.71
3 h 35 min
304 km.
from $224.67
6 h 11 min
Bus, Train
304 km.
from $69.57
7 h 51 min
Train, Plane
303 km.
from $322.76
7 h 32 min
303 km.
from $111

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave to London,
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18

TerraVision UK

Email:
Website:
terravision.eu/
Bus from London Victoria to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$20.25

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to Norwich
Ave. Duration:
6h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$759.47

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$94.93–$215.18
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$62.02

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37
Bus from London Victoria to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$30.38
Bus from London Stansted Airport to Ipswich
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$69.62

Greater Anglia

Email:
Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswich
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57
Train from Stratford (London) to Ipswich
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04
Train from Norwich to Ipswich
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ipswich is to bus and train which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ipswich is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $108.70 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Cardiff and arriving at Ipswich via London Victoria and London Stansted Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Ipswich via Paddington station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ipswich?

The distance between Cardiff and Ipswich is 350 km. The road distance is 384.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $108.70 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Cardiff to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ipswich bus from?

Cardiff to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ipswich train from?

Cardiff to Ipswich train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Ipswich?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ipswich is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $108.70 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $97.83 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ipswich bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ipswich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Cardiff to Ipswich train arrive?

Cardiff to Ipswich train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ipswich is 385 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Cardiff to Ipswich.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Ipswich?

Book your Cardiff to Ipswich train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ipswich?

There are 757+ hotels available in Ipswich. Prices start at $61.32 per night.
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