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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 €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€32 Average price Cheapest | €123 Average price | €74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Bristol:
A bus is €90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Bristol costing on average €123.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
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.
- NX491 · NX04010:15 AM7h05Norwich, Bus Station5:20 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)€291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX491 · NX04010:15 AM7h05Norwich, Bus Station5:20 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)€291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- P01261+
G14962+
C3738211:00 AM3h58Norwich station (NRW)2:58 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)€561One-way2 transfers
Other options
- P01244+G14958+C373409:00 AM3h59Norwich station (NRW)12:59 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)€561One-way2 transfers
- P01279+G14965+C373221:00 PM3h59Norwich station (NRW)4:59 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)€561One-way2 transfers
- P01252+C37363+G1496010:00 AM4h03Norwich station (NRW)2:03 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)€561One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 AM6h55Norwich, University Of East Anglia9:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)€331One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 AM7h05Norwich, Bus Station9:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)€331One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM7h35Norwich, Bus Station4:05 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)€331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Bristol:
A bus is €90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Bristol costing on average €123.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- 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 Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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