Nottingham to Norwich train with East Midlands Railway

Sun, Sep 20
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Norwich

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20

Cheapest price on Sep 20

$30

Average ticket price on Sep 20

$41

Fastest journey on Sep 20

2 h 34 m

Average journey duration on Sep 20

2 h 34 m

Trains on Sep 20

9

Distance

169 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Norwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Nottingham to Norwich will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.

Fast trains

On Sun, Sep 20, we found 9 trains from Nottingham to Norwich, including 8 direct services.

On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 169 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 34 m .

On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • East Midlands RailwayC04353
    1:38 PM2h36
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    4:14 PMNorwich station (NRW)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC04352
    12:38 PM2h43
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    3:21 PMNorwich station (NRW)
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC04360
    3:38 PM2h34
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    6:12 PMNorwich station (NRW)
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC04356
    2:38 PM2h34
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    5:12 PMNorwich station (NRW)
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC04369
    6:48 PM2h41
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    9:29 PMNorwich station (NRW)
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Norwich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $63.

Distance: 105 miles (169 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

$63

Average price

$36

Average price

Cheapest

$44

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 36m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 5m

Average total duration

7h 35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 5m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

East Midlands Railway

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Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Norwich is a bus with an average price of $36.

This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Norwich:

A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Norwich costing on average $63.

The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Norwich is by train with an average journey time of 2h 36m.

Other travel options to Norwich take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Nottingham and Norwich including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Nottingham to Norwich among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 29m sooner (2h 36m by train vs 3h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $44 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with East Midlands Railway.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Nottingham to Norwich train times

The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Norwich trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
East Midlands RailwayC04343
On time
8:37 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
2h35
11:12 AM Norwich station (NRW)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59841+Greater AngliaF21184+London North Eastern RailwayG07965+CrossCountryG00799
On time
8:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
3h10
11:55 AM Norwich station (NRW)
3 transfers
East Midlands RailwayC04345
On time
9:38 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
2h40
12:18 PM Norwich station (NRW)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC04349
On time
10:38 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
2h40
1:18 PM Norwich station (NRW)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59845+Greater AngliaF37553+London North Eastern RailwayG07975+CrossCountryG00809
On time
10:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
3h10
1:55 PM Norwich station (NRW)
3 transfers
East Midlands RailwayC04351
On time
11:38 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
2h40
2:18 PM Norwich station (NRW)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC04355
On time
12:38 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
2h34
3:12 PM Norwich station (NRW)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21842+Greater AngliaF21182+London North Eastern RailwayG07987+CrossCountryG00815
On time
12:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
3h12
3:57 PM Norwich station (NRW)
3 transfers
East Midlands RailwayC04358
On time
1:38 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
2h34
4:12 PM Norwich station (NRW)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59854+Greater AngliaF21180+CrossCountryG00817+London North Eastern RailwayG07993
On time
1:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
3h10
4:55 PM Norwich station (NRW)
3 transfers
East Midlands RailwayC04361
On time
2:38 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
2h34
5:12 PM Norwich station (NRW)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59856+Greater AngliaF21178+CrossCountryG00820+London North Eastern RailwayG08001
On time
2:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
3h13
5:58 PM Norwich station (NRW)
3 transfers

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East Midlands Railway as well as Greater Anglia, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains and more offer trains services from Nottingham to Norwich.
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Greater Anglia, CrossCountry or east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Nottingham to Norwich.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Nottingham to Norwich

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Trains from Nottingham to Norwich run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 but you can travel from only $16 by bus.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:49, the last at 20:52. The fastest train covers the 105 miles (169 km) distance in 2h 21m.

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
Bus from $16
Distance
105 miles (169 km)
Average train duration
2h 36m
Cheapest ticket price
$27
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
2h 21m
First train
4:49 AM
Last train
8:52 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
1 day
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
Bus from $16

Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Greater Anglia, CrossCountry from Nottingham to Norwich trainsEast Midlands Railway, Greater Anglia, CrossCountry trains will get you between Nottingham and Norwich from $16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average East Midlands Railway Duration
2h 21m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
$27
East Midlands Railway frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

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 Greater Anglia Duration
2h 29m
Cheapest Greater Anglia Price
$50
Greater Anglia frequency
1 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

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average CrossCountry Duration
2h 52m
Cheapest CrossCountry Price
$44
CrossCountry frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

Complete guide to Norwich

Things to do in Norwich

Discover the best of Norwich — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Norwich trip today.

  • 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.

  • Recommended

Museum of Art at Norwich Castle

Nationally important collection of British art from the 17th century onward, including the Norwich School painters, in a refined historic setting.

  • Recommended

Strangers' Hall

Beautifully preserved merchant’s house showing domestic life through furnished rooms and period collections across several centuries.

Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are lower than London, while buses, pubs, and casual meals are manageable for most city visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
£18-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£2.80-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

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.

FAQs: Trains from Nottingham to Norwich

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Norwich 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 Norwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Nottingham to Norwich can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $27, while the average price is around $63.
The train from Nottingham to Norwich takes 2h 21m and runs 7 per day.
The distance by train from Nottingham to Norwich is 105 miles (169 km).
The first train from Nottingham to Norwich leaves at 4:49 AM.
The last train from Nottingham to Norwich leaves at 8:52 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Nottingham to Norwich.
Yes, there is a direct train from Nottingham to Norwich. This service operates 6 times per day, provided by east_midlands_trains.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Nottingham to Norwich.
The train station in Nottingham that goes to Norwich is Nottingham station (NOT), which connects to Norwich station (NRW).
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Norwich is by bus, with a cost of around $16.
The train journey from Nottingham to Norwich offers a mix of urban and countryside views, showcasing the scenic landscapes of East Midlands and East Anglia, including rolling hills, charming villages, and patches of farmland.
A day trip from Nottingham to Norwich is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 21m. Trains run 6 times per day over a distance of 105 miles (169 km).
To fully explore Norwich's historic sites, museums, and charming streets, a two to three-day visit is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Nottingham to Norwich.
Since neither Nottingham nor Norwich are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Norwich include Ipswich, Stowmarket, Stratford, Cambridge, Chelmsford.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Nottingham to Norwich among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Norwich, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and on public transport. Common scams include overcharging by unlicensed taxi drivers and fake charity collectors. It's advisable to use official taxi services and be vigilant when approached by strangers asking for money. Staying aware of surroundings and securing personal belongings helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Nottingham to Norwich

Most Nottingham to Norwich trains use the Nottingham to Norwich station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Norwich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Nottingham
Arrival train stations in Norwich

Which Nottingham station do trains to Norwich leave from?

Trains from Nottingham to Norwich leave from Nottingham. The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Nottingham city centre at Nottingham station, Carrington Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3AQ.
NottinghamNottingham station, Carrington Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3AQ+44 800 200 6060ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre

Bus9B, 8, 11, 6, 10, 9, 11C, 10C, 10X, 7, 5, 5A, 11B, 12, 12C, 12E, 10A · 3m · every ~58 min
48, 1, 3, 48X, 1A, 48A, 3A, N4, 1B, 1E · 4m · every ~24 min
Kc · 5m · $5 · every ~12 min
20 · 10m
TramTram · 4m · $5 · every ~58 min

Nottingham train station facilities and services

Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Nottingham.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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: Yes.

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