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Compare bus and train for Norwich to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€16 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Norwich to Birmingham:
A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Birmingham costing on average €52.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €42. The journey takes 4h 47m versus 3h 4m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Norwich to Birmingham
How to get from Norwich to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:30 AM4h15Norwich, Bus Station12:45 PMBirmingham€181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:30 AM4h15Norwich, Bus Station12:45 PMBirmingham€181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus8:30 AM4h15Norwich, Bus Station12:45 PMBirmingham€181One-way0 transfers
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W33182+G0081012:37 PM4h50Brundall Gardens (BGA)5:27 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€1211One-way5 transfers- P01817 · P76856+W33182+
C1037910:37 AM6h50Brundall Gardens (BGA)5:27 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€1211One-way4 transfers - P01817+C04446+XC055400+
C1802310:37 AM6h36Brundall Gardens (BGA)5:13 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€1391One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus2:50 PM4h15Norwich, Bus Station7:05 PMBirmingham€211One-way0 transfers
NX490 · NX5413:45 PM7h45Norwich, Bus Station11:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station€381One-way1 transfer- NX727 · NX7777:15 AM6h15Norwich, Bus Station1:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station€451One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Birmingham:
A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Birmingham costing on average €52.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains to go to Birmingham by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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