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Compare train and bus for Cambridge to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cambridge to Norwich
Compare the available ways to get from Cambridge to Norwich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Norwich:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Norwich costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (1h 11m by train vs 1h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $23 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 Cambridge to Norwich
How to get from Cambridge to Norwich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:25 AM 1h30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) 12:55 PM Norwich, Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
11:25 AM 1h30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) 12:55 PM Norwich, Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P01160
10:33 AM 1h11 Cambridge North (CMB) 11:44 AM Norwich station (NRW) $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P66812
9:30 AM 1h12 Cambridge North (CMB) 10:42 AM Norwich station (NRW) $38 1 One-way 0 transfers 
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G0096010:00 AM 1h12 Cambridge station (CBG) 11:12 AM Norwich station (NRW) $38 1 One-way 1 transfer- C04344+G00964
11:00 AM 1h12 Cambridge station (CBG) 12:12 PM Norwich station (NRW) $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
5:45 PM 1h30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) 7:15 PM Norwich, Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
11:45 PM 1h35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) 1:20 AM Norwich, University Of East Anglia $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
9:40 PM 1h35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) 11:15 PM Norwich, University Of East Anglia $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Norwich:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Norwich costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Norwich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway to go to Norwich by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Norwich by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
- 15 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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