How to travel from Leicester to Norwich

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Compare bus and train for Leicester to Norwich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $26.

Distance: 101 miles (164 km)

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Driving

$58

Average price

$53

Average price

Cheapest

$43

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 29m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 21m

Average total duration

4h 51m

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30m

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2h 49m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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CO2 emissions

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Norwich is a bus with an average price of $53 (€42).

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Norwich:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Norwich costing on average $58 (€47).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Norwich is by train with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to Norwich take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leicester and Norwich including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leicester to Norwich among Omio's users.

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from Leicester to Norwich

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • CrossCountryC74800+East Midlands RailwayY12357
    10:15 AM2h57
    Leicester station (LEI)
    1:12 PMNorwich station (NRW)
    $501One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • CrossCountryC74800+East Midlands RailwayY12357
    10:15 AM2h57
    Leicester station (LEI)
    1:12 PMNorwich station (NRW)
    $501One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryC74800+East Midlands RailwayY12357
    10:15 AM2h57
    Leicester station (LEI)
    1:12 PMNorwich station (NRW)
    $501One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • CrossCountryC74898+East Midlands RailwayY12354
    9:14 AM2h58
    Leicester station (LEI)
    12:12 PMNorwich station (NRW)
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryC74802+East Midlands RailwayY12360
    11:13 AM2h59
    Leicester station (LEI)
    2:12 PMNorwich station (NRW)
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryC74808+East Midlands RailwayY12367
    1:13 PM2h59
    Leicester station (LEI)
    4:12 PMNorwich station (NRW)
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX777 · NX727
    5:20 PM4h40
    Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    10:00 PMNorwich, Bus Station
    $551One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX777 · NX727
    7:55 PM5h40
    Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    1:35 AMNorwich, Bus Station
    $531One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX777 · NX727
    9:40 AM5h50
    Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    3:30 PMNorwich, Bus Station
    $991One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester 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 Leicester to Norwich.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Norwich including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Norwich is a bus with an average price of $53 (€42).

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Norwich:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Norwich costing on average $58 (€47).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Norwich is by train with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to Norwich take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 51m.

The distance from Leicester to Norwich is approximately 101 miles (164 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Norwich is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Norwich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Norwich:
  • Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Norwich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country to go to Norwich by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Norwich by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester 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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