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Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a train costs an average of $133.
Distance: 316 miles (509 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$133 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $180 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 43m Average total duration Fastest 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 23m Average total duration 13h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Norwich:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Norwich costing on average $133.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 23m.
The journey is about 58m faster (6h 13m by train vs 7h 11m by car) and roughly $47 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($133 vs $180). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Norwich
How to get from Glasgow to Norwich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM19h20Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station7:15 PMNorwich, Bus Station$891One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM19h20Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station7:15 PMNorwich, Bus Station$891One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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F6737811:35 AM7h32Glasgow Central (GLC)7:07 PMNorwich station (NRW)$1441One-way4 transfers
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C0436010:34 AM7h38Glasgow Central (GLC)6:12 PMNorwich station (NRW)$1441One-way3 transfers - C02028+C31831+C04356+
W848769:16 AM7h56Glasgow Central (GLC)5:12 PMNorwich station (NRW)$1911One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 AM15h00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station1:20 AMNorwich, University Of East Anglia$931One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 AM15h20Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station1:40 AMNorwich, Bus Station$931One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM14h40Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:55 AMNorwich, University Of East Anglia$1171One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Norwich:
A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Norwich costing on average $137.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 23m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Norwich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Norwich by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, ScotRail to go to Norwich by train.
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