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Compare bus and train for Bournemouth to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a train costs an average of $120.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Bournemouth to Norwich:
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Norwich costing on average $108 (€88).
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
Tickets start at around $108 (€88) compared to roughly $81 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-26.92 (€-22.00). The journey takes 4h 45m versus 4h 13m 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 Bournemouth to Norwich
How to get from Bournemouth to Norwich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM7h30Bournemouth, Coach Station11:15 PMNorwich, University Of East Anglia$391One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM7h30Bournemouth, Coach Station11:15 PMNorwich, University Of East Anglia$391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G00885 · G00985+
W34492+
C218081:40 PM5h32Bournemouth station (BMH)7:12 PMNorwich station (NRW)$1951One-way5 transfers
Other options
L80190+
P01168+
G77052+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross1:49 PM5h56Bournemouth station (BMH)7:45 PMNorwich station (NRW)$461One-way3 transfers- L80184+P66858+G77040+Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross12:49 PM5h57Bournemouth station (BMH)6:46 PMNorwich station (NRW)$531One-way3 transfers
- L80190+P01168+G77052+Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross1:45 PM6h00Bournemouth station (BMH)7:45 PMNorwich station (NRW)$771One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM7h45Bournemouth, Coach Station11:30 PMNorwich, Bus Station$391One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM8h15Bournemouth, Coach Station10:10 PMNorwich, Bus Station$391One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 AM8h35Bournemouth, Coach Station11:55 AMNorwich, University Of East Anglia$391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Norwich:
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Norwich costing on average $108 (€88).
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Norwich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Norwich by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Greater Anglia to go to Norwich by train.
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