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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 $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. 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 $35, while a train costs an average of $69.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m 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 |
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 Brighton to Norwich:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Norwich costing on average $69.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 28m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (3h 23m by train vs 3h 25m by car). Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $67 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
3:05 PM7h40Brighton10:45 PMNorwich$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:05 PM7h40Brighton10:45 PMNorwich$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:05 PM7h40Brighton10:45 PMNorwich$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:45 AM9h10Brighton8:55 PMNorwich$551One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Norwich:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Norwich costing on average $69.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 28m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 10 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Norwich by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Greater Anglia to go to Norwich by train.
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