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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $210 Average price |
7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bristol to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Norwich:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Norwich costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Norwich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Norwich by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Norwich by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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