What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Norwich?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Norwich is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Norwich?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Norwich is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Norwich?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Norwich station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Norwich?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Norwich. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Norwich via Paddington station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Norwich?

The distance between Cardiff and Norwich is 268 miles. The road distance is 239 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Norwich without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Norwich without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £60 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Norwich?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Cardiff to Norwich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Norwich bus from?

Cardiff to Norwich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Norwich train from?

Cardiff to Norwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Norwich?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Norwich is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £600 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Cardiff to Norwich bus arrive?

Cardiff to Norwich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Norwich train arrive?

Cardiff to Norwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Norwich?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Norwich is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Cardiff to Norwich.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Norwich?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Norwich?

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Where can I stay near Norwich?

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Cardiff to Norwich - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Norwich by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Norwichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich
4h 44m
£63–170
Train via Nottingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
6h 44m
£44–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
7h 50m
£48–87
Drive 237.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Norwichcar 237.6 mi
4h 36m
£58–83
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane CWL - NWI
6h 25m
£195–555
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane BRS - NWI
6h 18m
£80–682
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane BHX - NWI
6h 42m
£91–646

Cardiff to Norwich by train and subway

196Weekly Services

4h 44mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Norwich.

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Distance: 266.9 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Norwich, England?

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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 50m.

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