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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 244 miles (394 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$71 Average price Cheapest | $278 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Norwich:
A bus is $207 (€166) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Norwich costing on average $278 (€222).
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 12m.
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How to get from Exeter to Norwich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:10 AM9h35Exeter6:45 PMNorwich$501One-way0 transfers
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9:10 AM9h35Exeter6:45 PMNorwich$501One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:10 AM9h35Exeter6:45 PMNorwich$501One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:25 PM10h25Exeter11:50 PMNorwich$511One-way0 transfers
1:35 PM10h15Exeter11:50 PMNorwich$621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Norwich:
A bus is $207 (€166) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Norwich costing on average $278 (€222).
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 12m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Norwich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Norwich by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Norwich by train.
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