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Compare train and bus for Norwich to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, while a flight costs an average of €698.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€99 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €698 Average price | €75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Norwich to Bristol
Compare the available ways to get from Norwich to Bristol, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Bristol:
A bus is €69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Bristol costing on average €99.
A bus is €669 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norwich to Bristol costing on average €698.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
You'll arrive about 42m sooner (3h 35m by train vs 4h 17m by car). Tickets start at around €99 compared to roughly €75 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Norwich to Bristol
How to get from Norwich to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:05 AM 8h50 Norwich 4:55 PM Bristol €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:05 AM 8h50 Norwich 4:55 PM Bristol €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:45 PM 7h00 Norwich 9:45 PM Bristol €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:15 AM 7h05 Norwich 5:20 PM Bristol €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Bristol:
A bus is €69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Bristol costing on average €99.
A bus is €669 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norwich to Bristol costing on average €698.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Norwich International Airport and arrive in Bristol Airport.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway, Great Northern to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Bristol by flight.
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