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Compare train and bus for Bedford to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a train costs an average of €79.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€79 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Bedford to Norwich
Compare the available ways to get from Bedford to Norwich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Norwich:
A bus is €58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Norwich costing on average €79.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Tickets start at around €79 compared to roughly €29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€50. The journey takes 2h 57m versus 2h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bedford to Norwich
How to get from Bedford to Norwich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bedford to Norwich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:16 AM 3h30 Bedford 11:46 AM Norwich €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:16 AM 3h30 Bedford 11:46 AM Norwich €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:16 AM 3h30 Bedford 11:46 AM Norwich €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:16 AM 3h30 Bedford 10:46 AM Norwich €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Norwich:
A bus is €58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Norwich costing on average €79.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Norwich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford station (BDM) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
- Buses mostly depart from Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Norwich by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Great Northern, CrossCountry, Thameslink to go to Norwich by train.
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