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Compare train and bus for Norwich to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. 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 $32, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Leeds:
A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Leeds costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 21m.
You'll arrive about 55m sooner (2h 58m by train vs 3h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $80 compared to roughly $63 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 Leeds
How to get from Norwich to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:50 PM8h10Norwich10:00 PMLeeds$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
1:50 PM8h10Norwich10:00 PMLeeds$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:50 PM8h10Norwich10:00 PMLeeds$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:15 AM8h40Norwich6:55 PMLeeds$491One-way0 transfers
6:35 AM9h05Norwich3:40 PMLeeds$541One-way0 transfers
8:05 AM12h30Norwich8:35 PMLeeds$681One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Leeds:
A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Leeds costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 21m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Leeds 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 Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Leeds by train.
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