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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of NOK 310 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. 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 NOK 310, while a flight costs an average of NOK 6,997.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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NOK 310 Average price Cheapest | NOK 1,639 Average price | NOK 6,997 Average price | NOK 832 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Norwich
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Norwich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Norwich:
A bus is NOK 1,330 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Norwich costing on average NOK 1,639.
A bus is NOK 6,688 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Norwich costing on average NOK 6,997.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
Tickets start at around NOK 310 compared to roughly NOK 832 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 522. The journey takes 6h 24m versus 4h 24m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Norwich
How to get from Bristol to Norwich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:35 AM7h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)11:55 AMNorwich, University Of East AngliaNOK 4131One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:35 AM7h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)11:55 AMNorwich, University Of East AngliaNOK 4131One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- P01254+
W34477+
C3796610:00 AM4h18Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:18 PMNorwich station (NRW)NOK 2,2421One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W34472+P01245+C378939:00 AM4h18Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:18 PMNorwich station (NRW)NOK 2,2421One-way2 transfers
- G14899+
C04350+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C933769:30 AM4h42Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:12 PMNorwich station (NRW)NOK 2,2421One-way3 transfers 
G66721+P01236+W35169+C381868:01 AM4h20Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:21 PMNorwich station (NRW)NOK 2,9851One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:35 AM7h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12:15 PMNorwich, Bus StationNOK 4131One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 AM7h55Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2:05 PMNorwich, Bus StationNOK 4131One-way1 transfer
NX040 · NX4907:15 AM7h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)2:35 PMNorwich, Bus StationNOK 5591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Norwich:
A bus is NOK 1,330 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Norwich costing on average NOK 1,639.
A bus is NOK 6,688 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Norwich costing on average NOK 6,997.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Norwich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Norwich International Airport.
- 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 Loganair to go to Norwich by flight.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway to go to Norwich by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Norwich by bus.
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