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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. 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 $30, while a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$67 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Brighton to Norwich
Compare the available ways to get from Brighton to Norwich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Norwich:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Norwich costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
Tickets start at around $67 compared to roughly $65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$1. The journey takes 3h 25m versus 3h 25m 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 Brighton to Norwich
How to get from Brighton to Norwich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:12 AM 8h33 Brighton 5:45 PM Norwich $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

9:12 AM 8h33 Brighton 5:45 PM Norwich $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

10:45 AM 8h10 Brighton 6:55 PM Norwich $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Norwich:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Norwich costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Norwich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Great Northern, Southern to go to Norwich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Norwich by bus.
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