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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 €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. 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 €15, while a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€15 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Norwich:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Norwich costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
Tickets start at around €15 compared to roughly €58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €43. The journey takes 5h 5m 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 AM4h15Birmingham12:55 PMNorwich, Bus Station€211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:40 AM4h15Birmingham12:55 PMNorwich, Bus Station€211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA7814 · BA783411:55 AM3h50Birmingham International Airport3:45 PMNorwich International Airport€8641One-way1 transfer
Other options
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Tube from London Marylebone to London Kings Cross8:28 AM5h17Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)1:45 PMNorwich station (NRW)€1211One-way3 transfers- S25330+G77029+Tube from London Marylebone to London Kings Cross+P7686112:13 PM5h33Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)5:46 PMNorwich station (NRW)€1211One-way3 transfers
- L38679+P01161+Tube from London Marylebone to London Kings Cross+G7700910:12 AM5h34Birmingham Moor Street (BMO)3:46 PMNorwich station (NRW)€1211One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus3:00 PM4h15Birmingham7:15 PMNorwich, Bus Station€341One-way0 transfers
NX777 · NX7276:00 PM7h35Birmingham, Coach Station1:35 AMNorwich, Bus Station€481One-way1 transfer- NX400 · NX4907:15 AM7h05Birmingham, Coach Station2:20 PMNorwich, Bus Station€491One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Norwich:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Norwich costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- 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 CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Greater Anglia to go to Norwich by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Norwich by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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