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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. 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 $64, while a flight costs an average of $947.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$64 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price | $947 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Norwich
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Norwich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Norwich:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Norwich costing on average $110.
A bus is $884 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Norwich costing on average $947.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 9m.
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
Tickets start at around $64 compared to roughly $69 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6. The journey takes 6h 22m versus 3h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Norwich
How to get from Birmingham to Norwich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:40 AM 4h15 Birmingham 12:55 PM Norwich, Bus Station $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:40 AM 4h15 Birmingham 12:55 PM Norwich, Bus Station $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
8:40 AM 4h15 Birmingham 12:55 PM Norwich, Bus Station $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
3:00 PM 4h15 Birmingham 7:15 PM Norwich, Bus Station $23 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX410 · NX491
10:35 AM 8h15 Birmingham, Coach Station 6:50 PM Norwich, Bus Station $25 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX777 · NX727
6:00 PM 7h35 Birmingham, Coach Station 1:35 AM Norwich, Bus Station $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Norwich:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Norwich costing on average $110.
A bus is $884 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Norwich costing on average $947.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 9m.
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Norwich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Norwich International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains to go to Norwich by train.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Norwich by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Norwich by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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