How to travel from Birmingham to Norwich

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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 prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €33.

Distance: 134 miles (217 km)

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€37

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€99

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5h 44m

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5h 14m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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How to get from Birmingham to Norwich by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
03:00PM7h50
Birmingham
10:50PMNorwich
$361One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
03:00PM7h50
Birmingham
10:50PMNorwich
$361One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
03:00PM7h50
Birmingham
10:50PMNorwich
$361One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
05:35AM7h50
Birmingham
01:25PMNorwich
$371One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Norwich

Travel to Norwich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Norwich.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Norwich including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Norwich is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Norwich costing on average $41 (€33).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Norwich is by train with an average journey time of 3h 48m.

Other travel options to Norwich take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 54m.

The distance from Birmingham to Norwich is approximately 134 miles (217 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Norwich is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Norwich:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Norwich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Norwich by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Norwich by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Norwich:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Norwich often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Manchester, London Stansted Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Norwich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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