Trains to Cardiff Bay from Bury St Edmunds
| First train | 05:29 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:55 | |
| Departure station | Bury St Edmunds | |
| Arrival station | Cardiff Bay | |
| Journey time | From 5h 7m | |
| Distance | 174 miles (280 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 4 changes | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Transport for Wales |
Travel from Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff Bay by train in 5 hours 7 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff Bay by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Bury St Edmunds to Cardiff Bay by train is 7 hours 33 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 5 hours 7 minutes. You'll usually find 1 train per day travelling the 174 miles (280 km) between these two destinations. You'll need to make 4 changes along the way to Cardiff Bay. You'll be travelling with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or Transport for Wales on your way to Cardiff Bay, as these are the main rail operators on this route.
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