How to travel from Norwich to Cardiff

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Compare bus and train 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 €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 2m. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €55.

Distance: 206 miles (332 km)

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€40

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Cheapest

€139

Average price

7h 42m

Average total duration

7h 12m

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30m

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4h 32m

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Fastest

4h 2m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Norwich to Cardiff

How to get from Norwich to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Norwich to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX491 · NX507
10:15AM8h55
Norwich, Bus Station
07:10PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
$551One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX491 · NX507
10:15AM8h55
Norwich, Bus Station
07:10PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
$551One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Abellio Greater AngliaP47550+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+Great Western RailP22626
09:00AM4h35
Norwich station (NRW)
01:35PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$2651One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Abellio Greater AngliaP47544+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+Great Western RailP22625
08:30AM4h46
Norwich station (NRW)
01:16PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$1541One-way
2 transfers
Abellio Greater AngliaP47565+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+Great Western RailP22629
10:30AM4h39
Norwich station (NRW)
03:09PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$1541One-way
2 transfers
Abellio Greater AngliaP47555+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+Great Western RailP22627
09:32AM4h36
Norwich station (NRW)
02:08PMCardiff Central (CDF)
$2651One-way
2 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Norwich and Cardiff including taking a bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Norwich to Cardiff is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $19 (€17) compared to other travel options to Cardiff:

A bus is $44 (€39) less than a train with an average ticket price of $63 (€57) from Norwich to Cardiff.

The fastest way to get to Cardiff from Norwich is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 34 min.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 7 h 10 min of travel time.

The distance is approximately 205 miles (331 km) from Norwich to Cardiff.

The average frequency per day from Norwich to Cardiff is:

  • 5 buses a day.
  • 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Cardiff from Norwich as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Norwich to Cardiff:

  • Buses mostly leave from Norwich, Bus Station and tend to arrive in Cardiff, University.

The following travel companies offer services from Norwich to Cardiff:

  • National Express or Megabus can take you to Cardiff by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Norwich to Cardiff for $19 (€17).
  • Travel with Great Western Rail or Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Cardiff by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Great Western Rail Norwich to Cardiff tickets on Omio for $63 (€57).

Yes, there are direct services available from Norwich to Cardiff with the following travel companies:

  • Direct services by bus with.
  • Direct train with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cardiff as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Cardiff from Norwich.

Your trip from Norwich to Cardiff doesn't have to end in Cardiff. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh. If you’d like to add London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh to your Norwich to Cardiff tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Cardiff today!

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