How to travel from Bristol to Norwich

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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

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$210

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7h 18m

Average total duration

6h 48m

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4h 33m

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4h 3m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Bristol to Norwich

How to get from Bristol to Norwich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bristol to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
02:00PM7h25
Bristol
09:25PMNorwich
$281One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
02:00PM7h25
Bristol
09:25PMNorwich
$281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
02:00PM7h25
Bristol
09:25PMNorwich
$281One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
11:20AM7h25
Bristol
06:45PMNorwich
$371One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Norwich

Travel to Norwich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Norwich.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Norwich including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Norwich is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Norwich is by train with an average journey time of 3h 56m.

Other travel options to Norwich take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 40m.

The distance from Bristol to Norwich is approximately 184 miles (297 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Norwich is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Norwich:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Norwich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Norwich by bus.
  • Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Norwich by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bristol to Norwich:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Norwich often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Norwich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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