- Must visit
Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Major museum inside Norwich Castle covering archaeology, art, and regional history. The city’s top museum experience for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€48
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 31 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
305 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bournemouth to Norwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Norwich will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
It's difficult to get from Bournemouth to Norwich without transferring at least once.
NX035 · NX491
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX035 · NX727
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX035 · NX727Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€40 Average price Cheapest | €63 Average price | €65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Norwich:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Norwich costing on average €63.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €103 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €37 |
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Norwich buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h15 | 10:10 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX727 | 2:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h30 | 10:00 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h45 | 11:30 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h30 | 11:15 PM Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX727 | 4:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h25 | 11:45 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX727 | 6:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h20 | 1:35 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX727 | 8:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h15 | 3:45 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h55 | 12:15 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h35 | 11:55 AM Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX728 | 3:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h40 | 12:00 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h45 | 2:05 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX728 | 5:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h10 | 1:40 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h15 | 2:05 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX727 | 7:25 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h05 | 3:30 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX727 | 9:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h10 | 5:50 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX491 | 10:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h15 | 6:45 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX727 | 11:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h50 | 7:30 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bournemouth to Norwich run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:50, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 189 miles (305 km) distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 189 miles (305 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 1:50 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Norwich — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Norwich trip today.
Major museum inside Norwich Castle covering archaeology, art, and regional history. The city’s top museum experience for first-time visitors.
Nationally important collection of British art from the 17th century onward, including the Norwich School painters, in a refined historic setting.
Beautifully preserved merchant’s house showing domestic life through furnished rooms and period collections across several centuries.
Historic market operating in the city centre for centuries. Lively, colorful, and ideal for soaking up Norwich’s daily atmosphere.
Characterful cobbled lane lined with independent shops and medieval buildings. One of Norwich’s most photographed and atmospheric streets.
Riverside green space beside the cathedral with peaceful walks, open lawns, and excellent views of the historic precinct.
A strongly flavoured blue cheese from Norfolk, prized for its creamy texture and historic local production. Often served on cheese boards or in sauces.
Traditional Norfolk cured ham, usually sliced thin and valued for its local heritage. A classic in sandwiches, ploughman’s lunches, and pub meals.
Locally landed brown crab from the Norfolk coast, known for sweet meat and freshness. Commonly served dressed or in seafood platters.
Refined British fine dining in a historic building, known for seasonal tasting menus, polished service, and one of Norwich’s most acclaimed kitchens.
Elegant riverside restaurant focused on modern British cooking, local produce, and a smart but relaxed setting inside The Assembly House.
Popular traditional pub by the river serving well-kept ales and hearty British dishes in a historic, characterful atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are lower than London, while buses, pubs, and casual meals are manageable for most city visitors.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Taxi fares can be rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Norwich Bus Station -> Norwich Market, Norwich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Norwich by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Norwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bournemouth to Norwich buses use the Bournemouth, Coach Station to Norwich, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Norwich, University Of East Anglia. Use this guide to compare Bournemouth and Norwich bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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