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Compare bus and train for Great Yarmouth to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Great Yarmouth to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 18 miles (29 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Great Yarmouth to Norwich
Compare the available ways to get from Great Yarmouth to Norwich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Great Yarmouth to Norwich:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Great Yarmouth to Norwich costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 11m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (33m by train vs 36m by car). Tickets start at around $15 compared to roughly $8 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 Great Yarmouth to Norwich
How to get from Great Yarmouth to Norwich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Great Yarmouth to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX4919:30 AM 0h35 Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A) 10:05 AM Norwich, Bus Station $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
NX4919:30 AM 0h35 Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A) 10:05 AM Norwich, Bus Station $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
P018028:14 AM 0h32 Great Yarmouth station (GYM) 8:46 AM Norwich station (NRW) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
P0181610:14 AM 0h32 Great Yarmouth station (GYM) 10:46 AM Norwich station (NRW) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
P0182712:14 PM 0h32 Great Yarmouth station (GYM) 12:46 PM Norwich station (NRW) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
P018129:14 AM 0h32 Great Yarmouth station (GYM) 9:46 AM Norwich station (NRW) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX7271:05 AM 0h35 Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A) 1:40 AM Norwich, Bus Station $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX7273:00 AM 0h35 Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A) 3:35 AM Norwich, Bus Station $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX72710:50 PM 0h35 Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A) 11:25 PM Norwich, Bus Station $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Great Yarmouth to Norwich:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Great Yarmouth to Norwich costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 11m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Great Yarmouth and Norwich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Great Yarmouth station (GYM) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
- Buses mostly depart from Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A) and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Norwich by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Norwich by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 7 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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