The average train between Cardiff and Great Yarmouth takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth. 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 Great Yarmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Great Yarmouth at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Great Yarmouth station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Cardiff to Great Yarmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Great Yarmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Norwich station.
Book your Cardiff to Great Yarmouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cardiff and Great Yarmouth is 358.4 km. The road distance is 453 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Great Yarmouth via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Norwich in around 5h 48m.