The average train between Norwich and Cardiff takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Norwich to Cardiff. 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 Norwich and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norwich is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Norwich station and arriving at Cardiff station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Norwich to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.
Norwich to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Norwich to Cardiff train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Norwich and Cardiff is 331.7 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Norwich to Cardiff Central via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 27m.