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 an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. 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 €18, while a train costs an average of €28.

Distance: 101 miles (164 km)

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€28

Average price

€18

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Cheapest

€35

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 56m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 26m

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30m

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5h 25m

Average total duration

4h 55m

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30m

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2h 49m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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East Midlands Railway

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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 €18.

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

A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Norwich costing on average €40.

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Norwich is by train with an average journey time of 2h 53m.

Other travel options to Norwich take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 25m.

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 bus as it is the most popular way to get from Leicester to Norwich among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €18 compared to roughly €35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €16. The journey takes 4h 55m versus 2h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Leicester to Norwich

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

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bus

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

  • FlixBus
    10:40 AM8h15
    Leicester
    6:55 PMNorwich
    251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    10:40 AM8h15
    Leicester
    6:55 PMNorwich
    251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    6:55 PM5h40
    Leicester
    12:35 AMNorwich
    451One-way
    0 transfers

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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 €18.

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

A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Norwich costing on average €28.

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Norwich is by train with an average journey time of 2h 56m.

Other travel options to Norwich take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 25m.

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:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
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 East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Norwich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Norwich's historic sites, museums, and charming streets, a two to three-day visit is recommended.

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