The average train between Cardiff and Norwich takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Norwich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Norwich. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Norwich at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Norwich. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Norwich station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Cardiff to Norwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Norwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Norwich station.
Book your Cardiff to Norwich train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cardiff and Norwich is 331.7 km. The road distance is 429 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Norwich via London Paddington, Paddington station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 54m.