How to travel from Norwich to Birmingham

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Travel Information from Norwich to Birmingham

Distance134 miles (216 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$21 - $42
Cheapest modeBus • $21 (€19) • 3 h 55 min
Fastest modeTrain • $42 (€37) • 3 h 36 min
Popular travel companiesMegabus or CrossCountry

Travel 134 miles (216 km) by train or bus between Norwich and Birmingham. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Megabus or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Norwich to Birmingham.

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from Norwich to Birmingham

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX491 · NX400
09:30AM7h45
Norwich, Bus Station
05:15PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$361One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX491 · NX400
09:30AM7h45
Norwich, Bus Station
05:15PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$361One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

National ExpressNX727 · NX777
07:15AM6h15
Norwich, Bus Station
01:30PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$691One-way
1 transfer

Other options

National ExpressNX491 · NX551
12:30PM8h00
Norwich, Bus Station
08:30PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$541One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX490 · NX550
03:50PM7h35
Norwich, Bus Station
11:25PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$561One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX727 · NX777
08:40AM8h15
Norwich, Bus Station
04:55PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$1091One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Norwich to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham 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 Norwich to Birmingham.

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You can get between Norwich and Birmingham 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Norwich to Birmingham is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $21 (€19) compared to other travel options to Birmingham:

Taking a bus costs $20 (€18) less than taking a train, which costs on average $42 (€37) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Birmingham from Norwich is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 36 min.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 3 h 55 min.

The distance from Norwich to Birmingham is approximately 134 miles (216 km).

The average frequency per day from Norwich to Birmingham is:

  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Norwich to Birmingham as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Norwich to Birmingham:

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Brunel Street.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Norwich to Birmingham:

  • You can go to Birmingham from Norwich by bus with Megabus or National Express. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $21 (€19) with National Express from Norwich to Birmingham on Omio.
  • You can go to Birmingham from Norwich by train with CrossCountry, Abellio Greater Anglia, Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast or east_midlands_trains. You'll see cheap train tickets for $42 (€37) with Abellio Greater Anglia from Norwich to Birmingham on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Norwich to Birmingham with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 3 direct buses a day to Birmingham with Megabus.

Direct services to Birmingham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Your trip from Norwich to Birmingham doesn't have to end in Birmingham. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Manchester, Paris, Edinburgh or Liverpool. If you’d like to add London, Manchester, Paris, Edinburgh or Liverpool to your Norwich to Birmingham tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Birmingham today!
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