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Trains from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Elmswell (ESW)

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19

train journeys
per day

182

miles (293 kms)

5hrs 10 mins

fastest journey

07:26 / 23:59

first / last train

0

direct trains (5 or 6 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Elmswell (ESW)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Bay and Elmswell , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Bay to Elmswell is approximately 182 miles (293 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 16 mins.

Thameslink, GWR, Transport for Wales, Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Bay and Elmswell.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Bay to Elmswell. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 10 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Cardiff Bay to Elmswell

Journeys from Cardiff Bay to Elmswell Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:26
    5 hrs 10 mins5 changes
    12:36
    Cardiff Bay
    Elmswell
    Cardiff Bay to Elmswell
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:08
    5 hrs 28 mins5 changes
    13:36
    Cardiff Bay
    Elmswell
    Cardiff Bay to Elmswell
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:26
    5 hrs 10 mins5 changes
    14:36
    Cardiff Bay
    Elmswell
    Cardiff Bay to Elmswell
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:08
    5 hrs 28 mins5 changes
    15:36
    Cardiff Bay
    Elmswell
    Cardiff Bay to Elmswell
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:26
    5 hrs 12 mins5 changes
    16:38
    Cardiff Bay
    Elmswell
    Cardiff Bay to Elmswell
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:26
    5 hrs 12 mins5 changes
    17:38
    Cardiff Bay
    Elmswell
    Cardiff Bay to Elmswell
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:56
    5 hrs 15 mins5 changes
    18:11
    Cardiff Bay
    Elmswell
    Cardiff Bay to Elmswell
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:26
    5 hrs 12 mins5 changes
    18:38
    Cardiff Bay
    Elmswell
    Cardiff Bay to Elmswell
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:56
    4 hrs 48 mins5 changes
    18:44
    Cardiff Bay
    Elmswell
    Cardiff Bay to Elmswell
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:26
    5 hrs 10 mins5 changes
    19:36
    Cardiff Bay
    Elmswell
    Cardiff Bay to Elmswell
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:56
    4 hrs 46 mins5 changes
    19:42
    Cardiff Bay
    Elmswell
    Cardiff Bay to Elmswell
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:26
    5 hrs 10 mins5 changes
    20:36
    Cardiff Bay
    Elmswell
    Cardiff Bay to Elmswell
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:26
    5 hrs 10 mins5 changes
    21:36
    Cardiff Bay
    Elmswell
    Cardiff Bay to Elmswell
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:26
    5 hrs 10 mins5 changes
    22:36
    Cardiff Bay
    Elmswell
    Cardiff Bay to Elmswell
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:56
    5 hrs 42 mins5 changes
    23:38
    Cardiff Bay
    Elmswell
    Cardiff Bay to Elmswell
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    19:56
    9 hrs 35 mins5 changes
    05:31
    Cardiff Bay
    Elmswell
    Cardiff Bay to Elmswell
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    20:56
    9 hrs 44 mins6 changes
    06:40
    Cardiff Bay
    Elmswell
    Cardiff Bay to Elmswell
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    22:38
    11 hrs6 changes
    09:38
    Cardiff Bay
    Elmswell
    Cardiff Bay to Elmswell
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    23:54
    10 hrs 42 mins5 changes
    10:36
    Cardiff Bay
    Elmswell
    Cardiff Bay to Elmswell

About Cardiff Bay Station

Station name Cardiff Bay (CDB)
AddressCardiff Bay station, Bute Street, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 5LE
Managed byAW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Elmswell Station

Station name Elmswell (ESW)
AddressElmswell station, Station Road, Elmswell, Suffolk, IP30 9HA
Managed byLE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Bay and Elmswell

The travel time between Cardiff Bay and Elmswell by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 16 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 10 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Bay and Elmswell vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 07:26, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:59.

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Amenities on trains between Cardiff Bay and Elmswell can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cardiff Bay & Elmswell. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

Thameslink, GWR, Transport for Wales, Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Bay and Elmswell.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cardiff Bay and Elmswell, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.