Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Norwich to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 4m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 206 miles (332 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $194 Average price |
8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Norwich to Cardiff
How to get from Norwich to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX490 · NX507Cheapest
NX490 · NX507Fastest
P47550+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+
P22626Other options
P47555+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+
P22627
P47559+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+
P22628
P47544+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+
P22625
NX491 · NX507
NX491 · NX507Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Feb 27
Feb 28
Mar 01
Mar 02
Mar 03
Mar 04
Mar 05
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Norwich to Cardiff
Travel to Cardiff 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 Norwich to Cardiff.

This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Cardiff:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Cardiff costing on average $68 (€54).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
Travelling from Norwich to Cardiff: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
