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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 an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $139.
Distance: 206 miles (332 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $139 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m 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 Norwich to Cardiff:
A bus is $96 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Cardiff costing on average $139 (€116).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€36) compared to roughly $87 (€73) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44 (€37). The journey takes 7h 47m versus 4h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 AM8h35Norwich, University Of East Anglia10:45 AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 AM8h35Norwich, University Of East Anglia10:45 AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington9:00 AM4h36Norwich station (NRW)1:36 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$2621One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W34618+P02354+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington8:00 AM4h37Norwich station (NRW)12:37 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$1521One-way2 transfers
- P01248+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+W346229:30 AM4h38Norwich station (NRW)2:08 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$1521One-way2 transfers
- G14939+P01239+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington8:30 AM4h46Norwich station (NRW)1:16 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$2621One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 AM8h45Norwich, Bus Station10:45 AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$381One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM9h25Norwich, Bus Station12:25 AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$391One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:50 PM9h25Norwich, Bus Station10:15 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Cardiff:
A bus is $96 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Cardiff costing on average $139 (€116).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains 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, North Road (Friary Gardens).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
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