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Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 305 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£134 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Ipswich from Cardiff by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Ipswich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Cardiff to Ipswich
Travel to Ipswich 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 Ipswich.
You can get from Cardiff to Ipswich 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Ipswich from Cardiff is by taking a coach, which costs on average £45.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cardiff to Ipswich:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Ipswich costing on average £49.
The quickest way to travel between Cardiff and Ipswich is by train, which takes on average 3 h 42 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes on average 8 h 40 min.
The Cardiff to Ipswich distance is approximately 189 miles.
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Ipswich is:
- 7 coaches a day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Ipswich from Cardiff as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Cardiff to Ipswich:
The following travel companies offer services from Cardiff to Ipswich:
- Travel with National Express for coaches to Ipswich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Cardiff to Ipswich tickets on Omio for £45.
- Travel with Great Western Rail or first_great_western for trains to Ipswich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Great Western Rail Cardiff to Ipswich tickets on Omio for £49.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cardiff to Ipswich with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct coaches with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Ipswich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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