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Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 14m. 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 bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 206 miles (332 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Norwich:
A bus is $134 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Norwich costing on average $175 (€143).
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 48m.
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How to get from Cardiff to Norwich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:45 AM7h35Cardiff2:20 PMNorwich$301One-way0 transfers
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- 6:45 AM7h35Cardiff2:20 PMNorwich$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:45 AM7h35Cardiff2:20 PMNorwich$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:30 AM9h25Cardiff6:55 PMNorwich$581One-way0 transfers- 10:00 AM8h30Cardiff6:30 PMNorwich$721One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Norwich:
A bus is $134 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Norwich costing on average $175 (€143).
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 48m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Norwich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Norwich by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Norwich by bus.
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