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Compare bus and train for Norwich to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. 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 $54, while a flight costs an average of $764.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$97 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $764 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Norwich to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Norwich to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Birmingham:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Birmingham costing on average $97.
A bus is $711 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norwich to Birmingham costing on average $764.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 6h 44m.
Tickets start at around $97 compared to roughly $69 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$27. The journey takes 3h 26m versus 3h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 AM 4h15 Norwich, Bus Station 12:45 PM Birmingham $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:30 AM 4h15 Norwich, Bus Station 12:45 PM Birmingham $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
8:30 AM 4h15 Norwich, Bus Station 12:45 PM Birmingham $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
2:50 PM 4h15 Norwich, Bus Station 7:05 PM Birmingham $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX491 · NX541
10:10 AM 8h20 Norwich, Bus Station 6:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station $30 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX727 · NX777
7:15 AM 6h15 Norwich, Bus Station 1:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station $44 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Birmingham:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Birmingham costing on average $97.
A bus is $711 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norwich to Birmingham costing on average $764.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 6h 44m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Norwich International Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Birmingham by flight.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Great Northern, West Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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