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Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Great Yarmouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £114.
Distance: 358 km
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£114 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth
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Trains from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £114 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 19:17. The fastest train covers the 358 km distance in 5h 23m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £31
Distance 358 km |
Average train duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £114 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 23m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 19:17 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £31
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, first_great_western from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Great Yarmouth from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Abellio Greater Anglia
About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 11m
Cheapest Price
£75
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 46m
Cheapest Price
£197
first_great_western frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Cardiff to Great Yarmouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Great Yarmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train journey from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth offers a variety of scenic views, including the picturesque countryside of Wales and parts of East Anglia, with rolling hills, charming villages, and coastal landscapes as the train approaches Great Yarmouth.
A stay of two to three days in Great Yarmouth is often ideal, allowing you to explore the seaside attractions, enjoy the local museums, and take in the scenic coastal walks.
Booking trains from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
A day trip from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth is not feasible due to the journey duration of 5h 23m and a distance of 358 km. Trains operate 4 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth is by coach, costing approximately £31.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £114, while the average price tends to be around £114.
The train distance from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth is 358 km.
The train journey from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth covers a distance of 358 km and takes approximately 5h 23m. Trains run 4 per day.
The last train from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth departs at 19:17.
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Great Yarmouth is Cardiff Central (CDF), and it arrives at Great Yarmouth station (GYM).
There is no night train service from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth.
The first train from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth leaves at 5:14.
Trains from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth.
To get from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Great Yarmouth
Cardiff
Great Yarmouth
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your trip from Cardiff to Great Yarmouth.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
The major train station for arrivals in Great Yarmouth is Great Yarmouth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Great Yarmouth for your journey to Great Yarmouth from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:50 - 17:10 Saturday 06:50 - 17:10 Sunday 08:00 - 16:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster. Accessible taxis are usually available on the taxi rank at the front of the station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on the concourse and open when the station is manned
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on concourse, and by night entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Great Yarmouth
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop at station entrance
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