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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Stowmarket
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£169
Average price
£169
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
298 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Stowmarket is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Stowmarket will cost around £169 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £169.
Fast trains
To travel from Cardiff to Stowmarket you need to make at least 2 changes.
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05:553h53
Cardiff09:48Stowmarket
£1691One-way
2 changes
06:513h57
Cardiff10:48Stowmarket
£1691One-way
2 changes
07:494h01
Cardiff11:50Stowmarket
£1691One-way
2 changes
08:374h11
Cardiff12:48Stowmarket
£1691One-way
2 changes
10:193h29
Cardiff13:48Stowmarket
£1691One-way
2 changes
14:543h15
Cardiff18:09Stowmarket
£1691One-way
2 changes
16:503h27
Cardiff20:17Stowmarket
£1691One-way
2 changes
10:193h29
Cardiff13:48Stowmarket
£1691One-way
2 changes
14:183h29
Cardiff17:47Stowmarket
£1691One-way
2 changes
11:183h30
Cardiff14:48Stowmarket
£1691One-way
2 changes
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Cardiff to Stowmarket train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 02:50
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 04:54 Cardiff | 3h54 | 08:48 Stowmarket | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Stowmarket
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Stowmarket run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 298 km |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 20:20 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Cardiff to Stowmarket trainsGreat Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Cardiff and Stowmarket from £51. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 54m
Cheapest Price
£51
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 15m
Cheapest Price
£169
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
15 a day
FAQs: Cardiff to Stowmarket train
FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Stowmarket easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Stowmarket.
Booking trains from Cardiff to Stowmarket in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Cardiff to Stowmarket is 298 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Stowmarket can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £51, while the average price tends to be around £129.
The train journey from Cardiff to Stowmarket covers a distance of 298 km and takes approximately 3h 54m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Stowmarket is by train, costing approximately £51.
The first train from Cardiff to Stowmarket leaves at 5:07.
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Stowmarket is Cardiff Central (CDF), and it arrives at Stowmarket station (SMK).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff to Stowmarket.
The last train from Cardiff to Stowmarket departs at 20:20.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Stowmarket.
Trains from Cardiff to Stowmarket run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Stowmarket.
To travel from Cardiff to Stowmarket, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Cardiff to Stowmarket.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Stowmarket
Cardiff
Stowmarket
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cathays. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cathays for your trip from Cardiff to Stowmarket.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Hotel
- Travelodge
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cathays
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) from Leckwith Road. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Radyr) Leckwith Road via a ramp with a steep gradient
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The bicycle stands can be found on Platform 1 (to Cardiff).
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Ninian Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station entrance on Leckwith Road close to traffic lights
The major train station for arrivals in Stowmarket is Stowmarket. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stowmarket for your journey to Stowmarket from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 07:20 - 16:30 Sunday 09:15 - 18:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: cycle storage in the car park and on each platform
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Stowmarket
- Onward travel information: Local bus services
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Substitute buses stop outside mainstation entrance (Prentice Road)
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