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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 $71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. 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 $71, while a train costs an average of $119.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m 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 |
 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bournemouth to Norwich
Compare the available ways to get from Bournemouth to Norwich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Norwich:
A bus is $49 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Norwich costing on average $119 (€100).
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
Tickets start at around $71 (€60) compared to roughly $79 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€7). The journey takes 6h 41m versus 4h 13m 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.
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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.
9:30 AM 8h15 Bournemouth 5:45 PM Norwich $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:30 AM 8h15 Bournemouth 5:45 PM Norwich $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:30 AM 8h15 Bournemouth 5:45 PM Norwich $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Norwich:
A bus is $49 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Norwich costing on average $119 (€100).
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 South Western Railway, Greater Anglia to go to Norwich by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Norwich by bus.
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