How to travel from Norwich to Bristol

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Compare train and bus for Norwich to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €55.

Distance: 184 miles (297 km)

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Train

€32

Average price

Cheapest

€161

Average price

6h 39m

Average total duration

6h 9m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 42m

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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National Express

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Abellio Greater Anglia

Most popular train company

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

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from Norwich to Bristol

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Abellio Greater AngliaP47550+Tfl RailG23825+Great Western RailP29868
09:00AM3h58
Norwich station (NRW)
12:58PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$4181One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

Abellio Greater AngliaP47550+Tfl RailG23825+Great Western RailP29868
09:00AM3h58
Norwich station (NRW)
12:58PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$4181One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Abellio Greater AngliaP47550+Tfl RailG23825+Great Western RailP29868
09:00AM3h58
Norwich station (NRW)
12:58PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$4181One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Abellio Greater AngliaP50922+Tfl RailG23800+Great Western RailP22654
08:00AM3h58
Norwich station (NRW)
11:58AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$5301One-way
2 transfers
Abellio Greater AngliaP47527+Tfl RailG24689+Great Western RailP22622 · P23198
07:00AM4h26
Norwich station (NRW)
11:26AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$5301One-way
3 transfers
Abellio Greater AngliaP47527+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+Great Western RailP29860
07:00AM4h35
Norwich station (NRW)
11:35AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$5301One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Norwich to Bristol

Travel to Bristol 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 Bristol.

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There are 2 options to travel between Norwich and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Norwich to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

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

A bus is $52 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Bristol costing on average $69 (€55).

The fastest way to travel from Norwich to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 3h 57m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 45m.

The distance from Norwich to Bristol is approximately 184 miles (297 km).
The average frequency per day from Norwich to Bristol is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Norwich to Bristol:
  • Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Norwich to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Western Rail to go to Bristol by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Bristol by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Norwich to Bristol:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Norwich to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.

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